Project Support Officer

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

 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 and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

About the role
 

We're seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Support Officer (AS4) to provide high level support to the SEQ General Manager Technical Capability (Engineering).

You'll be the backbone of the team, managing the GM’s schedule, handling communications, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment, particularly within the technical portfolio.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the GM’s Schedule: Coordinate appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and more, ensuring their time is used effectively.
• Handle Communications: Screen calls and emails, draft correspondence, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional responses that reflect positively on the office.
• Provide Administrative Support: Prepare presentations, manage documents, and handle various administrative tasks to keep the office running efficiently, preferably in a paperless, electronic manner.
• Build Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and external partners, demonstrating a pleasant and approachable demeanour.
• Represent the Office: Act as a professional and positive ambassador for the GM and the team, both internally and externally.
• Support Technical Capability: Demonstrate a genuine interest in the work of the Technical Capability team and contribute to its success.

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional Organisational Skills: You're a master of multitasking and prioritisation, able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent Communication Skills: You have strong written and verbal communication skills, able to interact professionally with people at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office: You're comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create high-quality documents and presentations.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: You understand the importance of handling sensitive information with the utmost care.
• Positive Attitude: You're a team player with a can-do attitude, always willing to go the extra mile.
• Relationship Building Skills:  You have a knack for building rapport and establishing trust with others.
• Adaptability:  You’re flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities and needs.

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities:  Position Description

Remuneration & Employment Type: 

This is a permanent, fulltime position based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $101,493 plus 12.75% superannuation (based on a 76 hour fortnight). Hybrid work options are available to support the balance between work and personal commitments.  

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 building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion 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.  

 Sounds great, what’s next?

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please submit a resume via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 7th of October 2025.

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 McKeown 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.