Senior Network Capability Analyst

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.

Your Opportunity

Queensland Rail has an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst with a passion for trains and modelling, to join our Digital Assests and Analytics, Network Capability team as Senior Network Capability Analyst. The permanent fulltime position is great for someone with genuine interest in Railway Infrastructure and Operations.  

In this role, you will support resilient rail networks through precision modelling and planning, by assessing, managing, and maintaining Queensland Rail's network capability models using advanced simulation and analysis tools. The role ensures resilient and efficient utilisation of network by providing accurate modelling insights that support effective planning, operational performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain network capability models using advanced simulation tools to support forecasting, scenario planning and operational decisions.
• Manage and optimise modelling datasets, ensuring accuracy, integrity and availability across Queensland Rail’s systems.
• Analyse train plans to assess network utilisation, identify constraints and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Provide clear modelling insights and validated outputs to influence operational and strategic planning.
• Monitor network performance, working closely with internal teams to understand operational needs and service impacts.
• Apply best‑practice capability and capacity modelling techniques used across the rail industry.
• Support major strategic projects—including network upgrades, timetable assessments, traction power studies and future service planning—through detailed modelling and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure modelling outputs support effective, informed decision‑making.

About you:

• Experience with TRENO Suite, OpenTrack & RailSys is desirable.
• Strong capability in developing and applying complex rail network modelling using advanced simulation tools.
• Skilled in managing and analysing large datasets, ensuring data accuracy, and assessing network utilisation, constraints, and opportunities.
• Proven problem‑solving and analytical ability, with experience identifying performance issues and delivering innovative modelling solutions for strategic projects.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and ensure modelling outputs support informed decision‑making.
• Solid knowledge of rail operations and capacity planning, including timetable development, network performance factors, and contemporary rail industry methodologies.
• Strong ability to interpret modelling outputs and communicate technical insights clearly to support operational and strategic decisions.

For further details please view the Position Description

 

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:

• Starting base salary $134,736 + 12.75% Superannuation
• Hybrid work – with 50% work from home.
• 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
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership 
  
  
  

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply for the Senior Network Capability Analyst position via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 16th March 2026.

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 Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.