Senior Rail Safety Business Partner

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 over 150 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

Queensland Rail is seeking a proactive and pragmatic rail safety professional to join our Regional Safety, Risk & Assurance team as a Senior Rail Safety Business Partner. This is a pivotal role for someone with strong operational experience and a passion for driving safety outcomes across the rail network.

As a Senior Rail Safety Business Partner, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety of rail operations by:

• Leading the development and implementation of rail safety and safeworking initiatives and strategies.
• Providing expert advice on risk-focused rail safety matters and SEMS (Safety and Environment Management System).
• Coaching and mentoring operational and senior leaders to embed a strong safety culture.
• Conducting audits, inspections, and post-incident investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote rail safety initiatives and regulatory alignment.

For full position responsibilities, please read this Position Discription.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a rail safety professional who is:

• Operationally experienced with substantial knowledge of railway infrastructure and safeworking systems.
• Strategic and analytical, with a high level of skill in risk assessment, compliance, and safety system design.
• Collaborative and influential, able to build trust and drive change across diverse teams.
• Adaptable and innovative, with strong change management capabilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Backgrounds considered but not limited to:
Experience as a Network Controller, Protection Officer, Train Driver, Operator or similar within the rail industry, or working directly with safety standards by applying or managing them in the field, is highly valued.

Remuneration and Work Arrangement
This permanent, full-time role, based in Brisbane CBD or a key regional centre, offering a starting base salary of $135,199  plus 12.75% super and hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

The role involves occasional travel to provide visible support across teams and maintain effective regional engagement when needed.

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:

• Opportunity to explore Queensland through occasional regional travel
• 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

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Senior Rail Safety Business Partner (10018) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 14th August 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.