Manager RTO and Learning Systems

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to a meaningful career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection – and everything we achieve is made possible by our people. For over 150 years, we’ve played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state.

Your Opportunity

This role will provide a career‑defining opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a critical function that enables the enterprise. You will be a key contributor to the development and implementation of the Queensland Rail Learning Strategy, including enterprise training frameworks, governance models, learning measurement and reporting, and the delivery of the learning technology roadmap.

The role is accountable for the governance framework of Queensland Rail’s Enterprise Registered Training Organisation (QRRTO), the enterprise Learning Management System (LMS), RTO student management systems, and learning data structures. Together, these capabilities will enable the continued maturity and evolution of enterprise learning initiatives and support the delivery of strategic workforce capability outcomes.

Purpose that Counts

Some of your duties will include: 

• Develop and implement enterprise training quality and governance frameworks, including policies, systems, performance measurement, compliance monitoring, and return‑on‑investment evaluation.
• Maintain Queensland Rail’s Enterprise RTO status and compliance with the VET Quality Framework, providing senior representation across national and local RTO committees and forums.
• Oversee enterprise learning systems and data governance, including the LMS (Success Factors), RTO student management systems (VeTtrak), reporting, support, and assurance of data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of RTO and Training and Development initiatives, managing scope, budget, timelines, and stakeholder partnerships.
• Provide strategic leadership, team management, and subject matter expertise, including contract oversight, stakeholder engagement, and contribution to broader People, Wellbeing and Sustainability learning initiatives.

We are looking to connect with someone who ideally will have:

• Demonstrated high‑level capability in leading an RTO and VET learning function within a large, complex organisation, aligned to recognised best practice and regulatory standards.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and implementing robust training governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that underpin enterprise‑wide learning and development.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary competency and capability development approaches within a multidisciplinary training and development environment.
• Strong project management, people leadership and organisational capability, with the ability to lead teams effectively, manage stakeholders, and deliver sustainable change.
• Advanced interpersonal, consultation, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build and sustain effective partnerships both internally and externally.

For full position responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description HERE.

Benefits that Count:

Queensland Rail’s success depends on the talent and dedication of our people.

That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you perform at your best, including: 

• Permanent, full-time position based in Brisbane CBD
• Attractive annual salary plus 12.75% Super
• Flexible working options to support work–life balance
• Free train travel to and from work on duty days
• A wide range of employee benefits, including access to Fitness Passport. For a full list of benefits please visit Employee Benefits.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply to Manager RTO and Learning Systems (11323) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 21st May 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

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. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.
 

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Krystal email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. 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. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.  
 

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