SM Commercial & Contracts (North)

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you. 

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As the Senior Vendor Advisor, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins!

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:  

• Highly competitive salary plus a generous superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work life balance
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the project

Join a transformative infrastructure program shaping Queensland’s future.

The Wave is a major transport initiative set to transform connectivity from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. Delivering new heavy rail from Beerwah to Birtinya and an express metro-style service through Maroochydore to the Sunshine Coast Airport, this project will reduce travel times, ease congestion, and improve regional connections, leaving a lasting legacy for the 2032 Olympic Games and beyond. With a focus on safety, innovation, cutting-edge design and rapid delivery, The Wave isn’t just building tracks, it’s building a brighter future for connecting communities.

To learn more about The Wave – click here (YouTube video link to go here)

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects team and specifiall on the new WAVE project, the Senior Manager Commercial & Contracts will lead, manage and provide strategic direction to the commercial and contracts team. This position is also responsible for providing strategic management advice and subject matter expertise on multiple contractual delivery options. It is an exciting time to join QLD Rail with huge growth on the horizon as we get ready for Olympics 2032!

Purpose Thast Counts -  some of the responsibilities of the role to include:

• Provide strategic leadership, guidance and direction to the Commercial and Contracts team.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including DTMR, Ministers Office, Delivery Authorities and internal departments
• Actively participate as a member of the leadership team, providing expert advice on related issues
• Ensure the team meet KPIs whilst managing a range of relationship and key strategic objectives
• Provide timely direction to the team to ensure the delivery of a range of complex contracts

People Who Count - Some of what you will bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge of governing legislation, regulatory, commercial and contractual requirements in a government environment
• High level of skill in managing high performing commercial teams
• High level strategic, conceptual, analytical, collaborative and influencing skills
• Extensive knowledge interpreting, managing and translating evolving commercial requirements in a contractually diverse environment

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 Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including 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 join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Senior Managwr Commercial and Contracts role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 18th January 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 Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@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.