Senior Employee Relations Adviser

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Our culture is one based on safety and performance. Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress by watching our short video here,  

Purpose that counts.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations Adviser to join our Brisbane team on a permanent full time basis.

This role will involve supporting the negotiation of Enterprise Agreements and managing a wide range of employee relations matters. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice, coaching, and support on policy, legislative requirements, and complex workplace issues.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Legislative and Policy Guidance: Offer expert advice to management on the effective application of relevant legislation, policies, and standard. Support the resolution of workplace issues and collaborate with managers to drive workplace reform.

• Consultation and Negotiation: Engage with employees and unions to discuss and negotiate the application of legislation, policies, and standards. Work to resolve workplace issues and achieve the best outcomes for Queensland Rail.
• Workplace Reform and HR Strategy Implementation: Assist in the implementation of workplace reform initiatives and HR strategies, ensuring they align with organisational goals.
• Complex Case Management: Lead or manage complex workplace investigations and mediations to address and resolve issues effectively.

 People who count. We are looking to connect with someone with:

• Strong experience in relevant workplace legislation and enterprise agreements
• Previous experience in HR related investigations
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach with high attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and apart of a high preforming team

For further information please view the Position Description.

Benefits that count. What Queensland Rail has to offer: 

• Permanent position based in Brisbane’s CBD
• Starting base salary $130,600 plus 12.75% super
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Work from home flexibility
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

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. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) Wednesday 12th August 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact qrcareers.com.au with your specific enquiry.