Project Planning Manager

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.

About the role
 

The Regional Project Delivery Office has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Project Planning Manager to support the broader Regional Project Delivery teams. Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for project planning, this role is key to managing workload distribution among schedulers, maintaining schedule quality, and ensuring reporting data is accurate and valuable for decision-making. It also supports consistent project delivery through standardised planning processes, methods, and tools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting RPD in maintaining governance across all project schedules.
• Providing expert guidance on planning practices and tools, including the development and assurance of cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
• Supporting the implementation of new initiatives such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and value of reporting data to support informed decision-making.
• Preparing and presenting planning reports and key project activities to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaborating closely with team members to manage workload and maintain schedule quality across projects. 

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: Project Planning Manager

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:

• Work/life balance including Hybrid work from home arrangements
• Commencement annual base salary $151,359 + generous Superannuation scheme
• Permanent Queensland Rail employment opportunity
• Exciting period of growth and transformation for our business
• Free rail travel to and from work on office days and other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program covering career, conflict management, nutrition, and family support and assistance
• Professional development encouragement and support

About the team
 

The Regional Project Delivery Office provides support across our regional asset delivery project teams. The Project Planning Manager will lead and work alongside a reputable, high-performing team known for its strong collaborative and positive culture delivering high-calibre work.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience of planning and scheduling of rail construction projects.
• Sound understanding of government planning and projects
• High level of skill in P6
• Proven experience in leaderships roles. 

Please apply to Project Planning Manager  (10270) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday the 6th of October 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. 

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Liam via the email below.  

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Liam McKeown with your specific enquiry via liam.mckeown@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application.