About this role
<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.<br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Queensland Rail, connection is at the heart of everything we do – and it starts with you. With over 700,000 journeys taken across our long‑distance rail network each year, our Travel Centres are the heartbeat of Queensland Rail Travel—bringing every trip to life through seamless reservations, personalised support, and exceptional customer care.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people and progress - watch our short video <a title="here" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt4RRZFc_tw" target="_self">here.</a></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">About the role<br></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Queensland Rail’s Travel Centre based in Cairns. <br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Our travel consultants provide high quality, friendly customer service. This role would suit someone with a passion for customer service and a genuine interest in helping people. You will be a quick thinker with an ability to work through problems and provide solutions. You will need to work autonomously in this role. This is a <strong>fixed term, part-time position (60 hours per fortnight) until March 2027.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Benefits that count<br><br></span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Starting $43 per hour (base salary $85,757 (pro rata)) + 12.75% super + any applicable penalties</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Be part of a passionate customer centric team and work directly with an experienced team of Travel Consultants and a Team Leader</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work for an industry leader </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 35.7pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Click here to read about our full range of <a>Benefits.<br><br></a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Purpose That Counts. As a Travel Consultant, some of your duties will include:<br><br></span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide accurate travel advice and complete reservations and ticketing for rail, third‑party and corporate travel. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Process payments efficiently and ensure every interaction meets our quality assurance standards. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Drive revenue by up‑selling travel products and encouraging return business. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain strong product and industry knowledge through ongoing training and familiarisation activities. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Build positive relationships and maximise goodwill with both internal and external customers. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support Queensland Rail Travel operations by following all policies, procedures and safety requirements. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Contribute to a collaborative Customer Contact team and assist with additional duties when required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For further information please read the <a title="" href="https://queenslandrail.com.au/about%20us/Careers/recruitment/Position%20Description%20Documents/Theresa/PD23927.pdf" target="_self">Position Description</a>. <br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Roster/Hours</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Shifts are generally between the hours of 6.30 am to 5.30pm. </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You will be required to work alternate weekends and public holidays</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">. Based on season peaks and business trends additional hours will be offered to part-time employees on a regular basis. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">You may also be required to travel for work.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are looking to connect with someone who ideally has: <br><br></span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A passion for customer service excellence and a commitment to creating positive travel experiences. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The ability to work within a diverse team in a fast-paced work environment. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A positive, can-do attitude.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong communication skills (written and verbal) </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office skills e.g. Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience using travel booking systems would be highly regarded but not essential. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Previous tourism experience is desirable but not essential.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Sounds great! What’s next?</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Please apply to <strong>Travel Consultant (11651) </strong>via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by <strong>11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday 6th July 2026.<br><br></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supporting a diverse workforce <br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. <br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. <br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Krystal via the email below. <br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Krystal with your specific enquiry via </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p>