Senior Manager Finance, Transformation

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. As Signalling Project Engineer, 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: 

• Join a rail industry leader
• Competetive Market Salary
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance
• 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:

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified senior finance professional to provide strategic financial leadership to Queensland Rail's Fit for Future Transformation Office ensuring financial planning, benefits realisation measurement, cost control management and reporting services to optimize commercial outcomes for the business This role will initially be until 30/6/2026, with the possibility of extension.

This position is the primary interface between Queensland Rail and the Fit For Future Transformation Office in relation to all finance matters in cooperation with Corporate Finance.

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Fit for Future transformation office annual operational plan and relevant committee submissions as per enterprise timetable and parameters in conjunction with Corporate Finance.
• Drive the financial reporting of transformation initiatives in terms of cost management, benefits realisations, and the financial health of the transformation program.
• Lead the Fit for Future transformation finance team in the provision of specialist cost collection, control, reporting and management services across Queensland Rail.
• Develop and review Capital and Investment Committee submissions in conjunction with PMO and Corporate Finance. 
• Ensure Queensland Rail's financial obligations are met in accordance with established Queensland Rail processes and legislative requirements.
• Provide advice and strategic support to the Group Senior Manager - Finance in relation to decision making with financial consequences.

People Who Count - Who we are looking for:

• CPA or CA Australian Member
• Bachelor’s degree in G_Accounting/Econ/Bus Higher Education / Business Management
• Substantial level of skill in taking a lead role in Transformational change in large organisations
• Substantial level of skill in project management
• Substantial level of skill in people development and leadership skills
• Substantial level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills
• Substantial analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Substantial level of skill in data structures and data-driven decision making

Progress that Counts 

Being part of Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Project Engineer role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 30th November 2025. To read more about this role click HERE for the position description.
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.