Manager Risk

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection and everything we achieve is made possible by you. 

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state.

About this role

We’re seeking a strategically minded and influential Manager Regional Risk to champion the uplift and integration of enterprise risk management across Queensland Rail’s Regional business. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape how risk is understood, communicated and managed across our operations — ensuring our people, customers, assets and communities are protected through strong frameworks, informed decision‑making and mature risk culture.

As a leader within the Regional Safety, Risk & Services team, you will drive meaningful enterprise risk capability, partner with leaders to strengthen organisational resilience, and guide how risks are identified, monitored and acted on across a diverse and complex operational environment.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Brisbane CBD, with some travel to regional operations. 

Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people and progress - watch our short video here.

Purpose That Counts – What you’ll lead

• Provide strategic leadership on enterprise and operational risk, shaping frameworks, reporting and governance that enable confident, risk informed decisions across the Region.

• Drive the maturity, consistency and continual improvement of risk and assurance systems and frameworks ensuring processes are practical, value‑adding and aligned to strategy.

• Influence and enable senior leaders and operational teams to embed strong risk practices, building capability and strengthening a proactive, accountable risk culture. 

• Oversee the development, integration and monitoring of risk and assurance programs, ensuring alignment with corporate risks and visibility of emerging trends.

• Partner closely with the Senior Manager Regional Safety, Risk & Services to provide expert advice and insights into the Regional risk profile to the Executive and Board.

• Champion effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement to ensure risks are clearly understood, owned and well managed. 

For full position responsibilities please read this Position Description.  

People Who Count. We are looking to connect with someone who will have: 

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing risk policies and assurance frameworks in large, complex organisations.

• High‑level leadership capability, with experience guiding teams and influencing culture to achieve improved risk outcomes.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships across technical, operational and senior leadership groups.

• Proven ability to design, govern and embed risk management systems, tools and processes that support maturity, insight and effective decision‑making.

• Strong analytical and conceptual capability to translate complex information into meaningful insights and actions.

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: 

• Attractive salary to be discussed with preferred applicant based on skills and experiences + 12.75% super
• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Work for an industry leader within a supportive and engaged team environment
• A wide range of employee benefits such as access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport

 
For a full list of benefits please visit Employee Benefits.

Please apply to Manager Risk (10995) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 17th of March 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 Tanya Anderson via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Tanya Anderson with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email tanya.anderson@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.