Organisational Design and 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 October 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

• Organisational Design & Restructures – Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to deliver organisational reviews that  maximise organisational and role design outcomes. Strengthen organisational design frameworks, systems and processes to support enterprise needs and governance.
• Positions – Partner with leaders on job analysis, position description reviews, and role evaluations to ensure roles are well-defined and aligned with organisational needs.
• 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.
• 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:

• Mercer job evaluation accreditation desirable, or a willingness to gain, to support high‑quality organisational design and role evaluation work.
• 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 October 2026 contract position based in Brisbane’s CBD with potential for extension.
• 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 and Remuneration Adviser via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 31st March 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.
 

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. 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. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au