Senior Category Specialist

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 nearly 160 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Senior Category Specialist, 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.


Your opportunity

As a member of the Procurement ICT & Corporate Services team, the Senior Category Specialist will procure goods and services of significant value, develop supplier relationships, and drive strategic procurement outcomes. 

The role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, conducting compliant market approaches, and negotiating commercial outcomes within a Queensland Government and QITC‑aligned environment, while supporting a diverse range of business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading procurement strategies across ICT and Corporate Services for high-value goods and services, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and effectively managing competing priorities.
• Owning procurement outcomes, proactively identifying and solving problems to drive commercial value across the business.
• Navigating complex stakeholder interactions, ensuring expectations are managed and procurement best practices are upheld.
• Analysing procurement spend, supplier performance, and market trends to improve commercial outcomes.
• Driving continuous improvement in procurement processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Managing multiple procurement projects concurrently, ensuring smooth execution and timely decision-making.

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What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience delivering source-to-contract activities across ICT and Corporate Services categories.
• Experience working within a Queensland Government or similar procurement environment, including exposure to QITC and Queensland Procurement Policy.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships in a centre‑led procurement function.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and high emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to build trust and manage expectations across different perspectives.
• Strategic problem-solving skill to interpret business issues and develop commercially sound procurement solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritise effectively.
• Confidence in handling challenging conversations with stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring procurement remains a strategic enabler for the business.

 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: $135,199-$144,679 + 12.75% Superannuation
• Initial fixed term contract until 30th June 2027 – likelihood of extension.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• Access to QRI Lifestyle, with over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Wellbeing support covering physical, emotional, and financial health
• 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

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Senior Category Specialist (11146) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 19th April 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 kayley.gayton@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.