Manager SAP Applications

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 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. 

The Digital and Information team is driving the modernisation of transportation for a connected Queensland.  We’re embracing cutting-edge technologies to optimise our network, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation in the rail industry.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior SAP leader to join our team and oversee Queensland Rail’s SAP systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.   

Your opportunity 

As Manager SAP Applications, you will provide strategic leadership across Queensland Rail’s SAP environment—setting direction, driving performance, and ensuring our systems enable the organisation’s most critical functions. You will lead a blended team of in‑house and partner resources, fostering capability, accountability, and a culture focused on delivering value.

You will guide the end‑to‑end performance of our SAP ecosystem—on‑premise and cloud—overseeing enhancements, resolving complex issues, and ensuring seamless communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. Your leadership will influence enterprise‑wide outcomes and play a key role in our transition to S/4HANA.

Reporting to the Group Senior Manager ICT Operations and Service Management, you will shape the roadmap, uplift maturity, and ensure our SAP platforms remain robust, secure, and future‑ready.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide strategic direction and resource planning for SAP services, building capability and developing your team.

• Lead the performance and continuous improvement of the SAP ecosystem (ECC, BTP, SuccessFactors and more).

• Drive service delivery excellence through strong ITSM practices and governance.

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and contributing to enterprise governance forums.

• Partner with Solution and Technical Architects to steer the full lifecycle of SAP applications, including cloud releases.

• Oversee budget planning, ensuring compliance with operational and capital requirements.

• Shape and guide technical and architectural decisions as Queensland Rail transitions to S/4HANA

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD.  The role offers a competitive remuneration package and flexible hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance. 

Please click here to view the full position description. 

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire teams, influence change, and drive performance.

• 8–10 years’ experience across SAP applications, with proven leadership in complex IT environments.

• Strong functional and technical SAP ECC capability; exposure to S/4HANA highly regarded.

• Experience across the SAP suite (e.g., SuccessFactors, MM) with the ability to guide both technical and business stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
  
  

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. 

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

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us. 

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on 16th March 2026. 

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported. 

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.