You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.
The Townsville Control Centre is responsible for coordinating train services across more than 3,500km of track from Rockhampton North to Cairns, west to Longreach and Mt Isa. We connect communities through the safe and efficient delivery of freight and passenger services.
We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity based in Townsville for a Network Administrator to join our team! As a Network Administrator you will play a pivotal role in keeping our extensive Regional Queensland rail network running safely and efficiently, ensuring smooth operations.
The Network Administrator role makes a meaningful impact by:
- efficiently rostering Train Control personnel to meet operational and business needs.
- ensuring compliance with industrial instruments and legislative requirements.
- performing payroll and administrative tasks within the Train Control Centre.
- supporting safety, network performance, and strong stakeholder relationships.
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:
- a starting salary of $101, 493 plus 12.75% superannuation.
- free travel to work and discounted rail travel.
- QRI Lifestyle offers such as access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services.
- access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport for you and your family to enjoy.
- clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.
And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.
We are seeking to connect with a resilient and adaptable professional who:
- performs under time pressure.
- manages competing priorities.
- demonstrates a high level of computer skills, with specific experience using Microsoft applications.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in:
- rostering for large teams including ad hoc shift coverage (24/7 rosters highly regarded).
- interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements.
- completing Payroll duties is highly regarded.
- factoring cost and business impact into decision making.
For full position responsibilities please read this Position Description.
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 11:59 PM (AEST) Thursday 17th July 2025.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via [email protected]
