Manager Enterprise Assurance & Insights

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

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For nearly 160 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your opportunity

Enterprise Assurance plays a critical role in helping Queensland Rail deliver its strategic objectives with confidence.  The Enterprise Assurance and Insights Team is a highly regarded group of assurance professionals within the Risk, Assurance and Compliance Group that provides strategic leadership and expert guidance across Risk, Assurance, Compliance, Business Resilience and Policy Governance. The team plays a critical role in shaping enterprise level assurance direction and supporting Queensland Rail’s transformation journey, delivering positive outcomes for customers, employees and the broader community.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Enterprise Assurance and Insights to lead the ongoing development, implementation and enhancement of Queensland Rail's enterprise-wide Assurance Framework and Risk Governance reporting, while providing independent insight, integrated assurance and trusted advice that strengthens governance, supports successful change delivery and builds organisational confidence across the organisation.

Leading a team of skilled professionals, you will partner with business leaders to strengthen assurance capability, enhance governance practices and support effective assurance application across the organisation. Through your leadership, you will help deliver positive safety, customer, people, commercial and community outcomes.

In this role, you will:

•    Lead Queensland Rail’s enterprise assurance and insights function, providing strategic advice and leadership to strengthen organisational assurance maturity, lead annual assurance planning with Business stakeholders and support informed decision-making by Executive and Board Committees.
•    Develop and continuously improve enterprise assurance frameworks, systems, processes, tools and programs, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, industry standards and business objectives.
•    Provide insightful reporting and assurance performance oversight to Executive and Board Committees.
•    Drive consistent and contemporary assurance practices across the organisation, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and embedding effective assurance frameworks, processes, tools and systems.
•    Enhance assurance capability and performance through education, coaching and support for leaders and teams, promoting accountability and best-practice across the business.
•    Lead a high-performing team and optimise technology , ensuring assurance confidence, robust control environments, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

For additional information please click the Position Description.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD, offering hybrid work options and 12.75% superannuation to support a healthy work-life balance. We offer an attractive salary based on skills and experience.

What we’re looking for

•    Extensive leadership experience in enterprise assurance management and reporting within a large, complex organisation, preferably in a corporate or strategic operational context. 
•    Proven ability to provide strategic advice and build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders, fostering a strong assurance culture, supporting informed decision-making and driving organisational maturity. 
•    Extensive experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving assurance policies, systems and tools, ensuring practical, consistent and fit-for-purpose outcomes. 
•    Strong capability in preparing and presenting high-quality reporting to Executive and Board Committees, providing clear insights into strategic and corporate objectives. 
•    Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, legislative and regulatory requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively to ensure compliance and deliver decision-supporting assurance.

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.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose – of doing the right thing for the right reasons – that connects us all.

We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.

From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support – where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

Join us, where connection counts

Please apply to Manager Enterprise Assurance & Insights (11928) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 30th August 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Natasha Neuendorf via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Natasha Neuendorf with your specific enquiry on email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.