Senior Safety Adviser

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 are currently seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join our SEQ Rail Safety team in the position of Senior Safety Advisor. This position is offered as a fixed term contract until 26th June 2026.

As Senior Safety Advisor your role is to provide expertise and advice to managers, supervisors, contractors and employees in Rail safety legislation to deliver effective risk-based solutions to drive safety improvements. This role will support the Safeworking and Incident Response team and liaise with Corporate Rail Safety teams to implement initiatives to drive a reduction in SafeWorking and rail safety incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement safety legislative and Queensland Rail specific requirements related to SEQ and monitor performance to meet prescribed outcomes.
• Manage safety risk management initiatives inclusive of identifying risks, implementing risk treatments.
• Conduct regular assurance activities / control checks, through audits and inspections to analyse and report the effectiveness of risk treatment strategies
• Provide professional advice into the design, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the QR safety management framework
• Conduct reviews and provide timely risk-based advice to inform the compliance and assurance program.
• Provide input into incident investigations, reviews and analysis of incident reports to support risk-based rectification of safety hazards.
• Provide specialist safety knowledge to SEQ leaders to enable them to implement safe work practices.
• Facilitate management of change for HSE initiatives by providing advocacy, coaching and support for the flow of information.
  
  

For further details please view the Position Description

About you:

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with outstanding communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. 

• Previous experience working in Rail Safety required
• Cert IV in WHS (advantageous but not required)
• Excellent skills in investigation, analysis, problem solving and attention to detail. 
• Have a strong knowledge of Safety Legislation and Regulations and functioning of the regulatory framework.

• Be well versed in safety risk management principles, framework and processes together with a high level of strategy research and project management skills
• Be confident in your ability to facilitate, consult, negotiate, coach, communicate and build relationships
• Ability to work in a team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting others in the achievement of team goals.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to enhancing rail safety across Queensland Rail's SEQ network.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to health & safety excellence.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for skill development and career progression within Queensland Rail.

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:

• Base salary $134,736 + 12.75% Superannuation
• 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 

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply to Senior Safety Advisor via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 10th July 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. 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. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.