Workforce Optimisation Analyst

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

 

 

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

 

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As an employee at Queensland Rail, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career.


 

Your Opportunity

 

We have two (2) exciting, fixed-term opportunities as Workforce Optimisation Analyst.  These roles are ideal for recent graduates looking to launch their career in workforce optimisation and public transport, providing a supportive environment to develop essential skills and knowledge.

 

As a Workforce Optimisation Analyst, you will create job card solutions to support the Cross River Rail program, Network Closures, Master Train Plan, and Concept Modelling, utilising the HASTUS application. We rely on coding to extract, manipulate, and present data from HASTUS while also supporting the continuous improvement of our internal analysis and quality assurance processes. Your strong time management skills and positive attitude will be crucial to your success in this role.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong coding and programming skills, particularly those with a background in mathematics or statistics. You will gain an introduction to key operational knowledge that can open doors to various career progression opportunities in the public transport industry.

 

It is essential for the successful candidate to possess strong communication skills and the ability to draw valuable insights from data, enabling informed decision-making while also driving process improvements.

 

 

 

This role will be ideal for people who:

 

• Experience providing analysis, modelling, statistical, and mathematical evaluation.
• Experience in programming languages (i.e., Python, Microsoft Excel VBA, or SQL.)
• Resilience in a dynamic team environment and the ability to work autonomously.
• Skills in the use of a range of data analytical tools to aid in the ongoing support of internal reporting processes and provide statistical and data driven insights to support future decision making.
• Effective interpersonal skills – a key component of this role as the team has a collaborative approach to working and stakeholder engagement is a frequent occurrence.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.

 

HASTUS experience is strongly desirable but not essential (extensive training in HASTUS will be provided).

 

 

Please click here to view the full position description.

 

 

 

About the Team

 

The Workforce Optimisation team is responsible for developing job cards (Traincrew daily activities) to support changes to Queensland Rail’s SEQ Master Train Plan, Concept Modelling, special events and large-scale network closures.

 

Our team of specialists combine the use of HASTUS and internally developed tools with a comprehensive understanding of our business, to provide robust, data-driven insights to help inform future strategic planning for traincrew.

 

We are a supportive unit that works collaboratively with each other and external stakeholders. Flexible working hours are available and hybrid working arrangements are offered. 

 

Remuneration & Employment Type

 

Both roles are fixed-term, fulltime ending in 2026 and based in Brisbane CBD.  The starting base salary is $113,768 plus 12.75% superannuation, and we offer hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

 

 

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:

 

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• 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.

 

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

 

 

 

Progress that Counts

 

Joining 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 South East 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.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role (2 pages max) for the Workforce Optimisation Analyst role before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 25th February.

 

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail will be required to complete pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as they progress through the recruitment process.

 

The selection process may also involve skills-based tests, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, which could include criminal history and credit assessments.

 

 

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.

 

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.