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.

• Brisbane based
• Permanent fulltime role

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 – aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Exciting period of growth and transformation for our business
• Employee Assistance Program covering career, conflict management, nutrition, and family support and assistance
• Professional development encouragement and support

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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. 

  Where Connection Counts 

Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here.

Progress that Counts

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy, we look to the future focusing on improving customer experience, safety, and efficiency.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on  Monday the 1st of February 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Liam McKeown with your specific enquiry via liam.mckeown@qr.com.au