Senior Adviser Community & Stakeholder Engagement

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 160 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

The Community and Stakeholder Engagement team plays a vital role in engaging with and educating our key stakeholders and local communities, delivering best practice advice and supporting communication materials. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Adviser Community and Stakeholder Engagement (AS6) to join our dedicated, high-performing team and work closely with key stakeholders (internal and external) and local community partners to drive Queensland Rail’s operations.

In this role, you will gain unique exposure to some of our high-profiled, large-scale infrastructure projects that will help shape Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Summer Olympics, including accessibility upgrades and track renewals.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure or major projects fields.
• Strong skills using InDesign (or similar design programs) to create communications materials.
• Ability to build rapport and sense of connectedness with the community to de-escalate sensitive situations.
• Identify and capitalise on key stakeholder and engagement opportunities and develop customer, community engagement, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Lead and model customer-focused behaviour by delivering the highest standards of service to our stakeholders and community partners.
• Foster and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Balance multiple priorities with tight deadlines within a fast-paced work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications (or equivalent), highly regarded.

Please click here to view the position description.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a fulltime, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $135,199 plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

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:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• 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.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday, 13th October.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.