Roster & Timesheet 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 160 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 looking for a detail oriented‑ and proactive Roster & Timesheet Officer to play a key role in supporting our Day of Operations (DOO) function at the Rail Management Centre in Bowen Hills.

In this role, you’ll help ensure the smooth, real-time operation of our Control environment by supporting the DOO roster. You’ll work closely with operational stakeholders to ensure rosters meet business needs while remaining‑ compliant with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, Queensland Rail policies, and procedures.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast paced operational setting, has a strong eye for detail, and takes pride in maintaining accurate‑, compliant, and effective rosters that directly support safe and reliable rail operations across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and administer Day of Operations (DOO) rosters, including planned and unplanned leave, ensuring compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, WHS and Queensland Rail policies.
• Prepare, monitor and adjust operational and annual leave rosters to meet business requirements while maximising staffing efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Accurately process timesheets and payroll data in SAP within required payroll cut‑off timeframes.
• Support the resolution of payroll irregularities in collaboration with Payroll Services.
• Liaise with operational staff and stakeholders to ensure rosters are filled with appropriately qualified personnel.
• Provide roster and payroll reporting, assist with future roster planning, meetings, and support special events as required.
  

For further information about this role view the Position Description. 

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday shifts coverage from 0500 – 2100 with a current trial of 7-day coverage being considered.
• Shift start times include 0500, mid shift commencing between 0800 and 1030 and late shifts commencing at 1230.
  
  
  

About you:

• Previous rostering and FAID experience required.
• Advanced level knowledge of MS office.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail with an analytical mindset.
• Comfortable in high paced working environments.
• Adaptable to change and solutions focused.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including conflict management, consultation, and negotiation skills.

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:

• Base salary $101,493 + 12.75% Superannuation
• 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 

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply to Roster Timesheet Officer via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 14th 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 Megan via the 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 Megan with your specific enquiry via bulkrecruitment@qr.com.au.   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.