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 is seeking a Senior Network Capability Analyst to provide authoritative modelling and simulation expertise supporting the performance, resilience and future growth of the South East Queensland rail network.

In this role, you will lead complex network capability analysis across current and future operating states, providing evidence‑based advice that directly informs service planning, infrastructure investment and network change decisions. You will work closely with planning, operations, infrastructure and asset teams to translate system complexity into clear, defensible insights.

This is a technically senior role suited to an experienced rail modeller who can operate with autonomy, influence outcomes, and maintain high analytical standards in a complex environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of end‑to‑end rail network simulation models representing current and future network states
• Deliver absolute capability and capacity assessments integrating infrastructure, signalling, rollingstock and timetable assumptions
• Build, validate and stress‑test concept timetables, including major event and future service scenarios
• Analyse and articulate network constraints related to signalling layouts, junctions, turnouts, stabling access and run times
• Apply robust modelling methodologies to identify true performance limits rather than relying on static assumptions
• Establish and uphold modelling data standards, assumptions and governance to ensure consistency and auditability
• Translate complex modelling outputs into clear operational and strategic advice for senior stakeholders
• Support long‑term planning and investment decisions through multi‑horizon modelling and scenario analysis
• Act as a trusted technical authority, advising stakeholders on the appropriate use and limitations of modelling outputs

About you:

• Proven experience in rail network modelling, simulation or capacity analysis within a complex operational environment
• Strong analytical capability with experience managing, validating and interpreting large, interdependent datasets
• Sound understanding of rail operations, signalling principles, timetabling and infrastructure interactions
• Experience using rail simulation tools such as OpenTrack, TRENO Suite, or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Ability to exercise engineering judgement, challenge assumptions and improve analytical quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence through clear, evidence‑based advice
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across multi‑disciplinary teams

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) 19th April 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.