Project Safety 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 has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a strong interest and knowledge on safety in the workplace to join our Construction Safety Team as a Project Safety Adviser on a three-year fixed term basis.

As a Project Safety Adviser, you will be a Subject Matter Expert on Workplace Health & Safety and Rail Safety procedures offering support and consultation to the business to ensure compliance standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review all safety documentation submitted by contractors and consultants for compliance with Queensland Rail and legislative requirements and monitor the implementation of control measures for Safe Work Method Statements and obligations specified in Safety Management Plans.
• Report on construction safety performance by contractors and consultants, and provide recommendations on any unsafe acts, work practices, conditions, procedures or operations ensuring recommendations are implemented.
• Influence, coach and provide expert advice to leaders on complex safety and risk issues to build safety capability within the project management personnel and achieve safe "best for project" outcomes in Queensland Rail "brownfield" and "greenfield" operational environments.
• Undertake inspections and audits of contractor worksites, including documentation reviews, to ensure compliance with Queensland Rail’s safety requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations as required

• Assist in any audits undertaken into contractor safety management
• systems, processes and performance.

For further details please view the Position Description HERE

Roster Information:

Whilst this role is Monday to Friday, on occasion you will be required to work a rostered weekend. Weekend work is planned well in advance, and you will be compensated at penalty rates or day in lieu.

What you can bring:

• High level of skill in developing and implementing construction safety and environmental management systems that comply with current legislative requirements and Queensland Rail's Governance and Management Framework.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure projects.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of skill in conducting workplace safety, rail safety audits.
• High level of skill in developing, maintaining and delivering safety and other training or educational programs.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary safety and rail safety practices and the ability to apply these practices within the business.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours.
  
  
  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:

• Starting base salary of $136,000 plus 12.75% superannuation
• 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

Sounds great! What's next?

Please apply for the Safety Adviser position via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11.59pm Sunday 3rd August 2025

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 Kellyann.mclean@qr.com.au

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.