Senior Program Coordinator

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

Queensland Rail is delivering one of the most significant rail infrastructure transformations in the state’s history. As the Senior Program Coordinator, you will support the coordination and integration of program activities, enabling effective decision-making and operational readiness across the Major Projects Integration team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a fully integrated, high-performing railway, supporting critical transition milestones including the introduction of new infrastructure and systems into live operations.

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: 

• Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
• Opportunity to be part of a mega city project
• Join a rail industry leader
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

About this role:

As Senior Program Coordinator, you will support the coordination of program governance, reporting and integration activities, ensuring a clear, structured and program-wide view of delivery, risks and readiness.

You will play a key role in ensuring program information, decisions and artefacts are aligned to support network-wide integration outcomes and timely decision-making.

This role is a 4-year fixed term role until June 2030, based in Brisbane CBD.

You can expect some of your responsibilities to include: 

• Coordinate program-level governance, planning and reporting activities in support of Program Managers within the Program Integration and Network Transition Management capability streams.
• Coordinate the development, maintenance and assurance of key program documentation including plans, schedules, registers, decision papers, options analyses and reporting artefacts to support RIM transition and operational readiness activities.
• Manage and track complex interdependencies, milestones, issues and risks across multiple workstreams
• Support the provision of project related advice, guidance and recommendations to Queensland Rail to assist in achieving effective business outcomes
• Coordinate internal review and approval processes for program documentation
• Prepare Decision Requests, Options Analyses and Recommendations to assist in achieving timely Program decisions.

What you can bring to the role:

• High-level of skill in coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary programs or projects within a large infrastructure or operational environment.
• High level skill in program governance, scheduling, reporting and documentation management
• High level of analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
• High level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation and consultation skills

For further information on the role, click HERE  to read the position description

Progress that Counts 

Working with 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 Southeast 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. 

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time within Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Senior Program Coordinator role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact James Conlan via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.