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 Fixed Term full time basis until mid February 2027 with the potential to extend.

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 and litigation.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

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

• Dispute Resolution and Negotiation: Engage with employees and unions to discuss and resolve workplace issues, having a working knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, 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 matters before relevant tribunals, including involvement in 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 and employment litigation
• Previous experience in HR related investigations and dispute resolution processes
• 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: 

• Based in Brisbane CBD
• Starting base salary $135,000 plus 12.75% super
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Work from home flexibility

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) Thursday 8th October 2026.

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