Program Coordinator

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

Our team of over 8000 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: $117,750 – $128,035 plus 12.75% superannuation
• Fixed term role until 31/12/2030 with potential for extension
• Massive opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• 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 holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing support
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the project

The European Train Control System (ETCS) is a digital signalling system being progressively installed to key parts of the South East Queensland (SEQ) rail network.

ETCS plays an important part in the future of our rail network, delivering increased safety, capacity, efficiency, and reliability for a sustainable transport network. The project will provide many benefits to our rail network including:

• making our rail network more reliable — which means less disruptions to journeys
• help us increase the frequency of trains — which means less time waiting for the next service
• improve the flow of real-time information — so customers always know how and when trains are running
• provide an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system — ensuring the highest available level of safety, both now and into the future as our network grows
• future‑proof the rail network — it enables increased passenger capacity required for the Brisbane 2032 Games and beyond

Join a major transformative infrastructure program shaping Queensland’s future.

To learn more about The ETCS project  – ETCS project

 About this role:

This role will assist and provide co-ordination support to the ETCS program team, working closely with the Program Director ETCS (North) to ensure that the team operates effectively and efficiently and can support the exciting works program ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Purpose That Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and coordinate assurance, integration and operational readiness activities for the ETCS program, maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Support governance by maintaining program plans, reporting requirements and decision making documentation that enable smooth project delivery
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and deliver ETCS project outcomes
• Work closely with functional managers to plan, track and improve program activities, ensuring issues are addressed and improvement opportunities are captured
• Attend key meetings, capturing actions and ensuring follow through to keep the program moving confidently and safely forward

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

• Strong capability applying project management practices in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring work aligns with recognised methodologies
• Proven ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and keep people engaged throughout all stages of project delivery
• Effective communicator with well developed consultation, negotiation and written communication skills
• Skilled in identifying issues within project tasks and working collaboratively to resolve them promptly
• Experienced in shaping, managing and delivering project activities to support successful outcomes

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 new WAVE Sunshine Coast project 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 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 8th of March 2026. To read more about this role click  HERE for the position description.
 
 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 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.