Operations and Project Interface Manager

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. As the Operations and Projects Interface Manager, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins!

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network.  For this role we also offer: 

• Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
• Join a rail industry leader
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

We are currently seeking an experienced rail safety professional to join our corporate Rail Safety team. This permanent role is an opportunity to use your strong rail safety experience to lead business changes and projects that reduce rail safety risk. This important role will see you join a growing team with excellent career growth within a well-supported and collaborative environment.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead improvement initiatives and activities relating to reducing rail safety risks
• Support the wider Rail Safety team with key initiatives, including human factors, rail safety accreditation, safe working, investigations and assurance portfolios
• Provide advice to stakeholders regarding operational rail safety risks
• Participate in forums and meetings to advise and influence controls to mitigate operational safety incidents
• Ensure you are continuously up to date with relevant legislation surrounding Rail Safety National Law and industry initiatives such as the National Rail Action Plan

What we are looking for:

• Extensive knowledge of railway operations and rail safety
• Extensive knowledge of risk management
• High level of skill in project and change management
• High level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building, stakeholder management and influencing and negotiation skills

To read the position description click HERE

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. Apply for the Operations and Project Interface Manager role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Wednesday 2nd April 2025. 
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.