Project Director TMS Interface Delivery

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 a generous superannuation contribution
• 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 employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About this role:

In this Project Director TMS Interface Delivery role, you will be working as part of the Major Projects division on the ETCS Program. You will be leading and accountable for the new Traffic Management System to be rolled out across the QR Network. This will span multiple projects and involve multiple key internal and external stakeholders.

This is a fixed-term role with an end date of 31 December, 2030.

Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Participate as a member of Major Projects Office management team to provide expert advice on major train control projects and change management initiatives across Queensland Rail.
• Serve as single point of accountability for the successful delivery of the approved train control projects being managed.
• Work within the enterprise project management frameworks and governance arrangements appropriate for large scale operational projects.
• Take an active role in the development of project delivery planning and obtain and provide program and project management capability.
• Lead and manage a team of project managers and SME's, each with responsibility for a major TMS project, tracking progress against major milestones and providing organisational-level guidance.
• Lead internal and external stakeholder relations at executive and senior management level.

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

• High level of skill in program management with Train Control Systems.
• High level of skill in the delivery of enterprise-wide projects in a large and complex organisation.
• High level of skill in directing major project initiatives against a backdrop of significant organisational change.
• High level of skill in leadership capability in a large and complex organisation
• High level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building and negotiation skills

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.              

Key legacy projects such as Logan to Gold Coast, The Wave and Cross River Rail will transform the SE QLD network and doubling passenger journeys over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including 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 for our role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm, Friday, May 29th, 2026. To read the position description click HERE

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 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.