Master Roster Developer

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

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your Opportunity

We have two (2) exciting, fixed-term opportunities as Master Roster Developers. These roles are ideal for recent graduates looking to launch their career in workforce optimisation, data analytics and public transport, providing a supportive environment to develop essential skills and knowledge. One opportunity will be until March 2026 and the other until June 2026.

As a Master Roster Developer, you will be doing deep data dives into operational team rostering providing a holistic view on demand alignment, roster efficiency, and compliance.  We rely on the data analytics features of Power BI to visualise and inform decisions, while also supporting the continuous improvement of our internal analysis and quality assurance processes. Your strong time management skills and positive attitude will be crucial to your success in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong data analytics skills, particularly those with a background or interest in workforce optimisation and rostering. You will gain an introduction to key operational knowledge that can open doors to various career progression opportunities in the public transport industry.

It is essential for the successful candidate to possess strong communication skills and the ability to draw valuable insights from data, enabling informed decision-making while also driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilising analytical workforce planning tools to produce master rosters that are cost efficient and rule compliant.
• Conduct ongoing maintenance and optimisation of master rosters, ensuring compliance with relevant enterprise agreement, fatigue, state/federal legislation and workplace health and safety rule sets.
• Ensure master rosters are designed with optimisation for special events, training programs and large-scale network SCAS closures.
• Support the implementation of master rosters, including ad hoc reporting, consultation and continuous improvement.
• Coach internal leaders on new rostering and encourage data driven decisions to influence efficiencies. 
• Conduct user acceptance testing of in-service analytical workforce planning tools to ensure consistency of modelling outputs as well as capturing issues.

For further details please view the position description.

About You:

• Experience with using Power BI is essential.
• Experience in roster development is preferred.
• High level of planning, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Substantial level of negotiation skills to enable the ongoing development of efficient master rosters.
• Substantial interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse range of stakeholders.
• Substantial level of skill in working in a positive team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting others in the achievement of team goals.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Base salary starting $117,347 + 12.75% superannuation
• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

Sounds great! What’s next?

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Master Roster Developer via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 24th November 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.