Integrated Possessions Planner

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 an Integrated Possessions Planner, 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 to join a company 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:

• Joining a great, friendly, supportive and high performing team
• Flexibility – hybrid working
• Influence at the executive level
• Develop specialist knowledge in talent management
• Starting salary of $135,000 plus 12.75% superannuation
• Employee benefits program

About this role

Queensland Rail are excited to offer the opportunity for an Integrated Possessions Planner to join the team on a fixed term basis until 30/06/2028 (with the possibility of extension). This team is responsible for interfacing with external agencies in the delivery of large rail infrastructure projects within our Major Projects department.

This role, along with the team, will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of significant rail projects. 

Core responsibilities - Purpose That Counts

• Lead and coordinate all non-SCAS corridor requests from contractors to facilitate the delivery of complex project programs, ensuring these are resourced accordingly by critical Queensland Rail disciplines.
• Develop and manage detailed risk management plans that fulfil safety and operational requirements for Major Project program of work in consultation with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage framework to coordinate site access requests, ensuring continuous improvement of established processes, identifying emerging risks, integrating evolving operational and safety requirements, and compliance with relevant defined planning protocols.
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder planning meetings to review corridor access requests and resource requirements for planned SCAS and Non-SCAS Possessions, ensuring effective use of assets, compliance with safety and operational protocols, and appropriate authorisations.

• Provide detailed performance reporting and advice regarding issue management, optimisation of resources and fulfilment of planned works to support high level stakeholder briefings and correspondence, including the use of ViziRail for extracting detailed analyses.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant property and rail safety legislation, policies, Queensland Network Rules and Procedures and trackside safety standards to ensure legal compliance and risk management.
• Liaise with and support the Integrated Possessions Coordinator and Integrated Possessions Lead to identify and resolve activity conflicts and ensure delivery of an optimised possession program.
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This position plays a significant role in the successful planning of key rail projects in Queensland. To succeed in this role, you will have great stakeholder and interpersonal skills, the ability to build productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and be well organised.

The Major Projects team culture is very positive, and we value the contribution of each team member. We operate in a professional and flexible work environment and provide an opportunity for you to make a difference on significant rail projects currently being planned in Queensland.

An ideal candidate will have as a minimum - People Who Count

• Extensive knowledge of trackside safety standards as they relate to third party stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of Queensland Rail's SEQ network, practices, policies, standards and procedures
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise work across multiple outstanding items and new enquiries.
• Have a highly organised approach to delivering outcomes and strive to meet constantly changing timeframes/deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive a solution focused outcomes for all parties.

Experience across any of the below will be highly regarded

• Project management /coordination
• Vizirail

For further information about this opportunity please refer to the position description HERE

Progress that Counts 

Working with 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 Southeast 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. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time within Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Integrated POssessions Coordinator role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Wednesday 19th November 2025
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.