Organisational Design & Remuneration Adviser

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 over 150 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.

Your Opportunity

We’re seeking an Organisational Design and Remuneration Adviser for a fixed term contract until 30 January 2026.

Join our small but impactful team, where we deliver a range of services and solutions to our internal customers. This role will encompass two key areas: Organisational Design and Remuneration.

Here's what you’ll do

• Restructures – Support the business to maximise organisational and role design outcomes.

• Positions – Partner with leaders on job analysis, position description reviews, and role evaluations.
• Remuneration matters – Support the business by analysing data to provide remuneration recommendations for senior contracts and specialised roles, advise on higher duties, and apply remuneration guidelines with sound judgement and insight.
• Benefits – Promote our suite of employee benefits, including novated lease requests  in creative and engaging ways.
• Contract creation – Collaborate with the broader Recruitment team to draft non-standard contract clauses and employment agreements.
• Stakeholder relationships – Engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including People Business Partners, HR Central, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Finance, Payroll, and operational leaders, to develop fit-for-purpose organisational structures and support remuneration that reflects the skills required and market benchmarks.
• Continuous improvement – Contribute ideas and improvements in both day-to-day work and project activities to enhance how we deliver our services.

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: CLICK HERE 

Ideally, you will have:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships while delivering within tight timeframes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Confidence in navigating challenging conversations and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including in sensitive or ambiguous situations.
• Sound understanding of contemporary organisational design, remuneration frameworks, and strategies.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why join our team?

• Fixed term contract until 30 January 2026 based in Brisbane’s CBD.
• Hybrid WFH arrangement 50/50
• Starting base salary $117,750 plus 12.75% super
• 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

If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to drive organisational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Please apply to Organisational Design & Remuneration Adviser (9994) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 7th August 2025.

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 Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kayley Gayton with your specific enquiry to kayley.gayton@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.