Manager Regional Rail Safety

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

We’re looking for an influential and forward thinking Manager Regional Rail Safety to lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of rail safety controls across Queensland Rail’s Regional network. This is a key leadership role that blends strategic oversight, expert technical guidance and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, reliable operations that meet legislative, organisational and regional performance expectations.

As a senior member of the Regional Safety, Risk & Services leadership team, you will shape and support the safe working framework that underpins how our people work safely every day. 

Benefits that count. What Queensland Rail has to offer: 

• Attractive salary to be discussed with preferred applicant based on skills and experience plus 12.75% superannuation.
• Permanent, full‑time position with flexible hybrid working available from any of our Queensland office locations.
• 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 discounted membership options

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

Purpose that counts. Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide strategic rail safety leadership, shaping the design, development and monitoring of safeworking systems and safety management controls across Queensland Rail’s Regional operations.
• Lead the ongoing review and continuous improvement of operational rail safety documentation, ensuring it remains current, practical and aligned with risk based principles.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the effective integration of rail safety frameworks across the organisation.
• Partner with senior leaders to enable effective planning, change management and implementation of safety critical initiatives.
• Act as the organisation’s Regional rail safety SME, providing authoritative guidance on emerging risks, rail safety performance, incident prevention, and industry best practice.
• Champion a proactive, engaged and accountable safety culture aligned to Queensland Rail values.
• Lead, coach and develop team members to deliver high-quality outcomes and build organisational capability.

We are looking to connect with someone who has:

You will bring a strong blend of strategic leadership, deep technical expertise and exceptional stakeholder capability, including:

• Extensive knowledge of rail safety legislation, safeworking systems, risk management frameworks and contemporary industry practices, ideally within a large, complex operational environment.
• High-level leadership capability with demonstrated success in leading teams, lifting capability and guiding people through change.
• Strong influencing and engagement skills that enable productive relationships with technical specialists, senior leaders, operational teams and industry bodies.
• Expertise in the design, implementation and governance of organisational safety systems, including the ability to evaluate risk, interpret obligations and drive practical solutions.
• A values-driven approach that aligns to Queensland Rail’s commitment to safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.

For further information please view the Position Description.

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. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Sunday 8th March 2026. 

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact qrcareers@qr.com.au.