Senior Manager Corporate Affairs

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 nearly 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 Brand, Reputation and Corporate Affairs function plays a vital role in shaping and protecting Queensland Rail’s public image.  This dynamic team delivers high-impact communication, marketing, and stakeholder engagement services that align with the organisation’s strategic and operational goals.

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Manager Corporate Affairs to lead our high-performing team across media and public relations, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise reporting.  This newly created role is a rare opportunity to influence Queensland Rail’s public image and strategic direction at a pivotal time in our growth.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Corporate Affairs team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute integrated corporate affairs strategies aligned with Queensland Rail’s purpose and strategic goals.
• Act as a key adviser to senior leadership on media, government, and stakeholder matters.
• Oversee enterprise performance reporting and ensure compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.
• Build strong relationships with media, government, and community stakeholders to enhance Queensland Rail’s reputation.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a competitive remuneration package, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

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What we’re looking for

• Proven strategic leadership in a complex, customer-focused environment.
• Deep understanding of the political, regulatory, and commercial landscape in Queensland.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including media management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organisational performance.
• A commitment to Queensland Rail’s values — We do better together, Act safely, Empower our people, Make a positive difference.

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.

At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose — of doing the right thing for the right reasons — that connects us all.

We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.

From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support — where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

Join us, where connection counts

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organisation, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Thursday, 19th June.

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 further information about this role or to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.