Principal Operational Readiness Adviser

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: 

• Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
• Opportunity to be part of a major legacy project
• Join a rail industry leader
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance
• 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.

About this role:

Entering Queensland Rail’s Major Projects division, you will be working on The Wave Brownfield Alliance as the Principal Operational Readiness Adviser. You will provide technical leadership within a multi-disciplinary and multi-party environment, ensuring the delivery of the Operational Readiness program of works.

This role is a permanent role, based 3 days a week in Carseldine and 2 days in Brisbane CBD.

You can expect some of your responsibilities to include: 

• Develop and manage the implementation of operational readiness artefacts such as operational readiness plans, schedules, risk assessments and scoping documentation.
• Work with senior stakeholders to critically analyse and develop program frameworks processes, tools and documents suitable for the planning and delivery of operational readiness program of works.
• Lead the delivery of targeted priority initiatives within the program, including engagement with the SEQ business, DTMR and its Contractors as required.
• Develop and reinforce team relationships within the Major Projects team, Queensland Rail business units and DTMR to map and optimize planning and execution of operational readiness activities.
• Establish the framework for reporting against each key operational readiness milestone through consolidated reporting processes that allow for aggregated analysis and integrate with SEQ whole of business reporting.
• Maintain and execute processes to ensure program documentation, reports, processes and lessons learnt are relevant, accurate, complete and accessible.
• Prepare papers, presentations, plans and other documentation in support of program development, implementation and change management as required.

What you can bring to the role:

• High level of skill in analysing and managing complex project and program issues, and identifying value-adding, business focused solutions.
• Extensive knowledge in the delivery of, and operational readiness for rail projects
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills to provide solutions that delivers value to Queensland Rail.
• High level of oral and written communication skills with particular focus on writing and/or editing complex business documentation, within a project environment.
• High level of skill in the management and coordination of stakeholders including leadership, motivation, negotiation and delegation skills.
• Substantial level of knowledge and understanding of the principles, strategies and frameworks of project management and operational readiness methodologies.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours.

For further information on the role, click HERE  to read the position description

Progress that Counts 

Joining 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 The Wave project for the Sunshine Coast along with Beerburrum to Nambour upgrade, 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 role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Friday, August 28th, 2026
 
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 James Conlan via email at james.conlan@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.