Senior Health and Wellbeing Adviser

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. 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: 

• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• $135,199 starting base salary plus 12.75% super
• Genuine work life balance 50/50 WFH
• 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.

About this role:

In this exciting permanent opportunity, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Queensland Rail’s approach to organisational health and psychological wellbeing. As a key member of our team you will design, develop, and implement strategic organisational health psychology interventions and initiatives that align with our overarching Organisational Health and Wellbeing Program. Your work will directly contribute to fostering a positive, supportive, and psychologically safe workplace for all employees, ensuring their wellbeing remains at the heart of everything we do.

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead research and analysis of internal and external trends, benchmarking, and best practices to promote a culture of psychological wellbeing.
• Design, implement, and evaluate strategic organisational psychological health initiatives that align with business needs, industry standards, and legislative requirements.
• Provide expert advice and support through coaching, training, and consultation to workers, managers, safety practitioners, and HR professionals on occupational health matters.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and training programs that underpin strategic health psychology initiatives and foster a psychologically safe workplace.
• Contribute technical expertise to workplace investigations, including the generation of complex reports assessing workplace factors contributing to psychological injury.
• Create early intervention strategies and support frameworks for employees impacted by workplace investigations, trauma, or occupational violence, while monitoring effectiveness through robust metrics and reporting.

Please see attached position description HERE

About you

• Demonstrated ability managing strategic, people-focused programs within complex, diverse operational environments.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary organisational health psychology principles, specifically the application of primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to foster productive partnerships and consult effectively across all organisational levels..
• Delivers impactful coaching and health psychology programs by tailoring approaches to meet individual and organisational needs, preferably with knowledge of, or experience in, mediation and counselling methodologies.
• High-level research and problem-solving skills requisite for adapting to shifting business priorities and delivering evidence-based recommendations.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

Please apply to Senior Health and Wellbeing Adviser (10612) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday 15th December 2025.

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.