Project Manager

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer: 

• Starting base salary of $150, 000 plus 12.75% superannuation
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics

• 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 rail travel.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

Purpose that Counts.

There is currently a permanent full-time position based in Brisbane for a Project Manager to join the team. This role provides client-side leadership and assurance across the delivery of complex projects, acting as a trusted representative to ensure client objectives are clearly defined and achieved.

Working across diverse stakeholders and delivery partners, the role supports informed decision making through strong governance, planning, and oversight, while maintaining clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. It is suited to someone who thrives in representing client interests, navigating complexity, and delivering confidence in outcomes. 

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the delivery of complex projects by leading a project team to meet safety, time, cost and quality requirements.
• Develop and oversee funding submissions, project plans, schedules, cost plans and cash flows.
• Determine resource needs and manage contractual and procurement strategies.
• Establish effective project governance, including risk management and progress reporting.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups, unions, government agencies and governance bodies, while administering contracts as required.

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People who Count.
To be considered for this position you will need:

• Demonstrated high-level skill in project management within a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Proven experience developing and managing budgets for complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong capability in planning, organising, concept development, problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with sound negotiation ability.
• Proficient in computer applications including MS Office, spreadsheets and project scheduling software, with flexibility to travel locally and work outside standard hours when required.

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. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Sunday 12th April 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au