Senior Project Scheduler

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

 

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you. 

 

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Senior Project Scheduler within the Major Projects team, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins!

Why Queensland Rail?

 

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer: 

 

• $135,000 starting base salary plus 12.75% super
• Collaborative, supportive and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance and flexible work options
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

 

 

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced professional to join Queensland Rail in this new role initially for 2 years with the possibility of extension. The role will see you develop, implement, and maintain systems for planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting the progress and performance of projects, programs, and portfolios within Major Projects.  Your success in this role will be determined by your ability to communicate and engage with stakeholders effectively

 

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

 

• Plan, monitor, and report on the performance of projects, programs, and portfolios.
• Develop and maintain detailed and complex schedules.
• Develop progress measurements to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Analyse schedule performance and conduct regular Schedule integrity checks and escalate any issues identified to management.
• Produce high quality reports & progress narratives.

 

 

People Who Count - Who we are looking for:

 

• Extensive level of experience using Primavera P6.
• High level of skill in analysing complex project planning issues and inter-relationships between projects where requirements often change.
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral, and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles
• Experience using Tableau or Power BI and MS Project is advantageous

 

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have previous experience in planning and scheduling large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

 

 

Progress that Counts 

 

Being part of Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

 

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us.