Program Delivery Manager

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 once in a generation mega rail projects
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance
• Free City train 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:

Working within Queensland Rail’s SEQ Assets division as the Program Delivery Manager, you will be involved in ensuring the successful implementation of several of our transformation and improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in integrating readiness inputs so that the program delivers the improvement effects required to get us Olympics Ready.

This role is a permanent full-time position based in our Brisbane CBD office.

You can expect some of your responsibilities to include: 

• Provide oversight and advice to leaders and project leads to enable transformation outcomes.
• Lead the delivery and integration of designated SEQ Assets initiatives and projects, to deliver ongoing program outcomes across process, technology and governance
• Identify opportunities to integrate equipment, techniques and training into SEQ Assets transformation towards best practice railway asset management
• Establish and maintain program controls for allocated scope including schedule, resourcing, risks, issues, dependencies and quality.
• Promote and support development of Queensland Rail's desired culture.

What you can bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary practices for railway infrastructure maintenance, with proven ability to drive innovation and implementation to achieve measurable results.
• High level of conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills supported by sound commercial acumen and experience managing multiple projects to deliver outcomes.
• High level of skill to drive organisational change through a systematic and consultative approach with front line maintenance and technical staff.
• High level of stakeholder management and negotiation skills that build and sustain productive relationships and partnerships

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. The externally delivered projects 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 Sunday 16th of August 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 Ryan Curry via ryan.curry@qr.com.au.