Performance Advisor / Data Scientist

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 Performance Adviser / Data Scientist, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy by joining a small team of five to play a crucial role in supporting and analysing operational data (e.g. on time running statistics), reports, information management and systems to deliver actionable insights that enhance operational performance and customer experience. 

To achieve this, you will work closely with stakeholders across a range of operational and non-operational areas of the business.  

This is a permanent full-time position based in Brisbane. 

Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people and progress - watch our short video here.

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:  

•    Starting salary of $135,199 plus 12.75% superannuation
•    Work life balance, including flexible work arrangements and WFH/Office (city based) arrangements
•    Work for an industry leader within a supportive and engaged team environment. 
•    A wide range of employee benefits such as access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport 

For a full list of benefits please visit Employee Benefits.

Purpose that Counts. As a Performance Adviser / Data Analyst some of your duties will include: 

•    Respond to queries and assist stakeholders in understanding available data.
•    Analyse and model data to inform strategic decisions 
•    Design and deliver reporting solutions using BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau). 
•    Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and relevance. 
•    Provide insights that drive efficiency, asset utilisation, and service improvements.
•    Liaise with subject matter experts and IT teams to integrate information and support transitions to new platforms including Databricks and the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP).

For further information about this role click on the Position Description.

We are looking to connect with someone who ideally will have:

•    Expertise in BI tools and data visualisation (SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SAP BO, Databricks) 
•    Strong programming skills (Python, SQL). 
•    Proven ability to manage large datasets and deliver meaningful insights. 
•    Strong skills in designing and managing structured and ad hoc reporting solutions. 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to explain complex data concepts clearly and effectively. 
•    Previous experience transitioning from multiple systems to a single data source (e.g. data lake or cloud modernisation projects) 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
 
Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.
 
Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday 24th of November 2025. 

To learn more about this opportunity please contact tanya.anderson@qr.com.au with your specific enquiry.