Integrated Possessions Planner

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

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards.  Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

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: 

• Salary range starts at $135, 199 plus 12.75% super
• Brisbane based fulltime fixed term role until 30th of November 2029
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the Role

Queensland Rail is seeking an experienced rail professional to coordinate contractor access, possession planning and corridor activities that support the safe and efficient delivery of major infrastructure projects across the SEQ network. Working within Major Projects Integration, you will oversee non-SCAS access requests, manage key stakeholder relationships and help optimise network access outcomes while ensuring compliance with rail safety and operational requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of Queensland's most significant rail projects, including Cross River Rail, B2N, Wave, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail. Leading the Possession Resource Assistant supporting SCAS closures, you'll be well suited if you bring possession planning experience, strong stakeholder management skills and a background in rail safe working.

 Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Coordinate non-SCAS corridor access requests for major project works, ensuring activities are safely planned, appropriately resourced and aligned with operational requirements.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and planning forums to facilitate possession requests, resolve competing priorities and optimise access outcomes across the rail network.
• Develop and maintain risk management and access planning frameworks that support compliance, continuous improvement and the safe delivery of complex infrastructure programs.
• Provide strategic reporting and operational insights to support decision-making, resource optimisation and the successful delivery of integrated possession programs.
• Work closely with Integrated Possessions Coordinator to ensure successful delivery of SCAS Closures.

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in rail safe working environments, with a strong understanding of trackside safety requirements, operational standards and the management of third-party contractor activities within the rail corridor.
• Proven expertise in possession planning, scheduling and coordinating network access activities, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver successful outcomes across complex project programs.
• Strong knowledge of project and risk management principles, with the ability to identify constraints, mitigate operational risks and work collaboratively with stakeholders to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, navigate complex operational challenges and build effective relationships across project and operational teams.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

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

Apply via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday the 23rd of August 2026. To read the position description click HERE
 
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 Liam McKeown via email at liam.mckeown@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.