People 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

Queensland Rail is seeking a People Adviser to join our HR Central People Services team from 31 January 2026 to 22 January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and support to over 8,000 employees across the organisation.

In this role, you will deliver guidance on a wide range of people and culture matters including policy and enterprise agreement interpretation, salary and entitlements, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, absenteeism and general people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert HR advice and coaching to leaders on a wide range of HR and ER issues, including performance management, workplace behaviour, and policy application.
• Deliver tailored support on complex people matters, ensuring compliance with policies, enterprise agreements, and legislation.
• Prepare accurate documentation and reports to support HR operations and maintain compliance with governance principles.
• Contribute to capability-building initiatives by developing and delivering awareness sessions on HR programs, policies, and legislation.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships by influencing and engaging leaders to implement effective and consistent HR practices across the business.

For further information about this role view the Position Description here.

About you:

• Relevant experience as a People Adviser or similar role.
• Proven experience advising employees at all levels with HR matters, such as policy and enterprise interpretation, employment legislation, performance management, absenteeism, and employee complaints/grievances, harassment/bullying,.
• Knowledgeable of employment legislation (e.g., Fair Works)
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and written skills.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organisational skills – ability to balance multiple priorities and a high volume of time-sensitive matters.
• Proactive problem solver.

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:

• Base salary $117,347+ 12.75% Superannuation
• Hybrid working
• 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

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply to People Adviser (10811) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 18th January 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 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 to kayley.gayton@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.