Major Works and Logistics Coordinator

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. 

Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress by watching our short video here. 

Benefits That Count. What Queensland Rail is offering: 

• Permanent full-time position based out of any of the following locations, Rockhampton, Emerald, Longreach or Barcaldine.
• Starting base salary of $151, 300 + 12.75% superannuation + applicable penalties.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, collaboration and results.

And much more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.  

Purpose That Counts. 
The Major Works and Logistics Coordinator role is responsible for scoping major works across the Regional Assets West team, ensuring work requirements are clearly defined before execution. You will play a critical role as the link between the planning and operational teams, by supporting the planning function, coordinating work delivery, and driving compliance, preventative maintenance, and quality assurance activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

People Who Count. The ideal candidate will bring: 

• demonstrated experience as a Track Inspector or equivalent, with a strong technical understanding of railway track and structures.
• strong knowledge of rail compliance requirements including patrols and inspections with a proven ability to scope and define work requirements.
• a solid understanding of contractor engagement and management, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required safety standard.
• excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a diverse workforce, from frontline operational teams to corporate stakeholders.
• strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and focus on critical maintenance and compliance activities.
• a commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and the delivery of safe and compliant outcomes.

A Track Inspector qualification is highly regarded. An open QLD Drivers Licence is mandatory.

For further information please click here to view the 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 11:59pm Sunday 30th August 2026.

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