About us Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain's railway.
Since ****, we've delivered over 200 consultancy contracts across Australia, the Middle East, and North America, supporting government agencies, public and private organisations, and passenger and freight operators.
Our reputation is built on consistently high levels of client satisfaction and technical expertise.
We are driven by our core values: Agile, Always Secure, Care About People, Collaborative, Impartial and Passionate.
What We Offer Highly competitive market rate salaries; Generous annual leave - 25 days per year, plus the option to buy or sell leave; Above award Parental Leave program; Life Insurance Novated car leasing arrangements; Career development pathways; Learning Rewards Gateway employee discounts; and Flexible working arrangements.
The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Rail Operations Advisory and Strategic Planning Specialist to help our clients optimise timetable and network capacity, improve operational performance, and support the successful delivery of major rail programs, based in Brisbane.
This is an exciting opportunity for an operational planning professional who combines strategic thinking with deep technical expertise in timetable development, timetable modelling, timetable assurance, and rail operations.
As a consultant, you will provide strategic and operational planning expertise across major rail infrastructure, network enhancement, and operational readiness programs.
Working closely with rail operators, infrastructure managers, government agencies, and project teams, you will support the development of robust operating strategies, service plans, capacity assessments, and timetable solutions that enable protected, reliable, and efficient railway operations.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of railway operations and planning principles, together with practical experience in timetable development,



timetable validation and assurance, network capacity analysis, and operational performance improvement within passenger, freight, metro, heavy rail, or light rail environments.
Key Accountabilities: Lead strategic rail operations planning initiatives, helping clients define future operating concepts, evaluate network performance, assess capacity constraints, and develop resilient timetables that support growing passenger and freight demand.
Develop and assure Concepts of Operations (ConOps), operating models, service plans, and operational strategies for new and existing rail networks.
Support clients in future operations planning, helping shape how rail networks will operate to meet changing passenger demand, freight requirements, and network expansion objectives.
Contribute to the development of Network Capacity Strategies, identifying opportunities to optimise network utilisation, improve reliability, and support long-term growth.
Develop, review and assure train service plans, operating strategies, and timetable solutions for major rail programs.
Undertake timetable modelling, timetable validation, and timetable assurance activities to support infrastructure upgrades, service expansions, and operational change programs.
Analyse network capacity and operational performance to identify opportunities to improve reliability, resilience, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
Support the development of business cases, operational concepts, service planning strategies, and Operational Readiness Plans for major rail projects.
Provide operational planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from strategic studies and feasibility assessments through to testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and entry into service.
Identify operational risks and constraints, ensuring projects achieve targeted operational performance and service outcomes.
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, operators, infrastructure managers, regulators, and technical stakeholders.
Produce high-quality technical reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables.
Experience

📌 Rail Operations Advisory And Strategic Planning Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Network Rail Consulting
📍 Brisbane