Principal Adviser Commercial (North)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards.  Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

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: 

• Salary starts at $151,359 plus 12.75% super
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced professional to join Queensland Rail in this role until 30th of June 2031 on a fulltime basis. Based in Brisbane CBD, this role will see you providing expert commercial and contractual support across major rail infrastructure projects, ensuring commercial, contractual and regulatory compliance. You will support commercial negotiations, coordinate Request for Information (RFI) obligations and processes, and provide strategic advice on complex commercial and contractual matters.

The role requires engagement with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and commercial counterparts, to build productive relationships, influence outcomes, and resolve complex issues. You will contribute to negotiations in accordance with Queensland Rail governance requirements, undertake detailed analysis and investigations, and deliver commercially sound solutions that support Queensland Rail's strategic objectives.

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Support commercial negotiations in the active management of legislative, contractual, governance and regulatory compliance
• Co-ordinate manage and maintain relevant systems, processes and procedures
• Undertake complex research requests/enquiries regarding, state and federal government enquiries
• Draft briefings, reports, submissions, assessments and correspondence for the consideration of the Executive Leadership Team, and other stakeholders 

 People Who Count - Who we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and contract administration.
• Proven ability to assess Request for Information (RFI) applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in rail or infrastructure project environments is highly desirable. 

Progress that Counts 

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our major projects are enhancing capacity, connectivity and customer experience across the South East Queensland network, helping meet the needs of a growing region.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including the The Wave project for the Sunshine Coast along with Beerburrum to Nambour upgrade, building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 

 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to be at Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Principal Advisor Commercial role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Monday 7th September 2026. To read more about this role click HERE for the position description.
 
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 Liam McKeownn via email at liammckeown@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.