Senior Manager Training & Development

Be the driving force behind capability, compliance, and innovation in a growing rail industry.

Queensland Rail is on the move—literally and figuratively. As a major player in Australia’s rail network, we operate in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment with complex operational demands. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on the horizon and the rail industry projected to grow 8.7% by 2034, there’s never been a more exciting time to shape the future of workforce capability.

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager – Training & Development to lead our newly centralised enterprise-wide training function. This is your opportunity to build a high-performing team, embed a future-ready learning model, and position Queensland Rail as an industry leader in capability development.

Your impact on a Tomorrow that Counts
•    Enterprise Training Strategy: Lead the design and delivery of risk-based, compliant, and future-focused training programs across Queensland Rail.
•    Learning Operating Model: Embed and refine the operating model to deliver consistent, high-value training services to support our service delivery.
•    Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all training programs meet legislative and regulatory requirements, with robust governance and risk controls.
•    Team Formation & Growth: Build and lead a newly centralised Training & Development team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus.
•    Capability & Performance: Elevate workforce productivity, safety, and operational excellence through innovative learning solutions.
•    Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with internal business units, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
•    Technology & Systems Integration: Embed the new LMS system including enhanced reporting and analytics

•    Capability Forecasting: Lead strategic initiatives to identify future skills and workforce needs, integrating emerging technologies like AI into training delivery.

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What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a dynamic leader who brings a blend of strategic vision, operational agility, and stakeholder savvy. The ideal candidate will have:

•    Industry Experience: Background in RTOs, rail, heavy infrastructure, mining, or large blue-collar organisations.
•    Influential Communication: A collaborative influencer with the confidence to engage senior executives and the authenticity to connect with frontline teams.
•    Strategic & Hands-On Leadership: Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels—designing future-ready frameworks while staying close to day-to-day operations.
•    Stakeholder Strategy & Execution: Thrives in complex stakeholder environments, building trust, alignment, and momentum across diverse groups.
•    Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable navigating change and challenge, with a proactive mindset and a solutions-focused approach.

Our people are at the heart of our story. Take a closer look at the journey we’re building together.

Remuneration & Employment Type
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Brisbane CBD, offering a competitive remuneration package. 

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 novated leasing
•    Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of services QRI Lifestyle
•    Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees 
And more! See the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

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) on Monday, 20th of October 2025.
 
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.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Candis Hockins with your specific enquiry via candis.hockins@qr.com.au