Senior Safety Facilitator

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 has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a strong interest and knowledge on safety in the workplace to join our SEQ Safety Risk & Assurance team as a Senior Safety Facilitator on a permanent fulltime basis.

As a Senior Safety Facilitator, you will be a Subject Matter Expert on Workplace Health & Safety policies offering support and consultation to the business to ensure compliance standards are upheld. 

Key Responsibilities:

• • Attend site inspections, facilitate the implementation of new processes, and provide coaching and mentoring to leaders.
    
  • Facilitate the anticipation, identification, evaluation and control of WHS hazards and risks through involvement in planning, risk assessments, accident investigations, consultative arrangements and overseeing the process incident and hazard reporting. 
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of WHS hazards and risks registers and ongoing safety improvement programs.
  • Consultatively facilitate the development of issue specific and systemic treatment strategies and programs for the management of WHS risks.
  • Conducting analysis, process review, audits, inspections, and task observations and communicate findings and recommendations to management and staff.
  • Facilitate the management of change on HSE strategies and issues by providing advocacy and supporting the flow of information.

 
For further details please view the Position Description

Roster Information:

Whilst this role is Monday to Friday, on occasion you will be required to work a rostered weekend.  Weekend work is planned well in advance, and you will be compensated at penalty rates or day in lieu.

About you:

We are looking for a team-oriented, positive, and practical self-starter who is passionate about safety. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take ownership of safety, we encourage you to apply. More about you:

• • Exceptional interpersonal and written and oral communication skills to liaise effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
  • WHS qualification is desirable.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
  • Excellent skills in investigation, analysis, problem solving and attention to detail. 
  • Substantial level of knowledge of WHS Act.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting others in the achievement of team goals.

Why Join Us?

• • Impactful Work: Contribute to enhancing safety across Queensland Rail's SEQ network.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to 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 $117,347 + 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

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply to Senior Safety Facilitator via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 30th June 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.