Senior Integrated Operations Modeller

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.

 

The Strategic Integrated Operational Planning and Assurance (SIOPA) team provides mid-to-long-term planning capability, primarily focusing on strategic and tactical business objectives. Within this team, the Strategic Integrated Planning function facilitates integrated planning across SEQ and Regional operations, regularly publishing capacity reports and coordinating capacity planning initiatives. This team plays a critical role in ensuring Queensland Rail's future service delivery aligns with strategic objectives and infrastructure developments. The work done by this team directly influences key business decisions related to Customers, Workforce, Infrastructure, and Rollingstock.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Integrated Operations Modeller (AS6) to play a pivotal role in supporting Queensland Rail’s long-term strategic and corporate planning through simulation modelling, forecasting, and operational assessments.

In this role, you will develop, execute, and analyse simulation models to assess the impact of operational changes and capacity planning initiatives. Your insights will directly support key decision-making processes and contribute to the future of Queensland Rail’s network and operations.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement simulation models to support long-term planning, capacity forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Engage with subject matter experts to build, test, and validate operational models that align with Queensland Rail’s corporate strategy.
• Provide capacity planning advice to key stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels.
• Support the development and execution of project management frameworks, including schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies and industry groups, to influence strategic planning.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic briefings for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Assist in managing and coordinating activities of contractors and consultants to ensure project deliverables are met within time and budget constraints.

This role will be ideal for people who:

• Have some knowledge of simulation modelling and simulation modeling tools (e.g., AnyLogic, Simio, ARENA, Simply).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply analytical modelling, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate across various teams and influence strategic planning.
• Project management experience in a multidisciplinary environment, with the ability to manage risk, budgets, and schedules.
• Knowledge of planning principles and operational processes within an organisation such as asset management, rail operations, or transport planning.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a permanent, fulltime position, based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $135,199 plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

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, and boosting North Coast Line capacity.

 

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on 28th March.
 

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

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.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.