Senior Standards Engineer

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 160 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

We are excited to announce a rare opportunity for two highly experienced Senior Standards Engineers (PT5) to join our Discipline Heads team:

• Senior Standards Engineer - Tracks
• Senior Standard Engineer - Structures

Reporting to the Discipline Head Track & Structures, these roles will be responsible for providing expert technical advice and analysis on standard development and standard compliance.

In this role, you will:

• Review existing technical standards against the asset risks and recommend changes to the standards where required to ensure the risks are managed and draft the changes to the standards.
• Identify requirements for new standards, draft the standards, and manage their development and implementation.
• Consult with representatives for those affected by the standards, running risk assessments in accordance with Queensland Rail policies.
• Provide support to assigned technical committees and committee leadership that develop strategic railway standards.
• Analyse and critically review applications for Type Approvals.
• Analyse derogations, departures and variations to the standards, explore possibilities and recommend authorisation by the Discipline Head Track & Structures.

This is a fulltime, position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $160,991plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Please click here for the position description.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 10 years in civil, structures, or track engineering.
• Ability to meet delivery outcomes and operate with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to navigate complex discussions and build strong relationships.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues, progressing projects, and ensuring compliance with legal and operational frameworks.
• Confidence to make decisions, defend positions, and apply tact when saying “no” or guiding stakeholders.
• Established professionals who have managed diverse scenarios and can mentor others.
• Current RPEQ Certification or willing to obtain within three months of securing the position

Pre-employment Qualification: To be considered for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (a Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Engineering, or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia) and will be required to provide a certified colour copy of your qualification before an offer can be extended. 

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 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.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Thursday, 3rd December.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that these roles require relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

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. We provide workplace adjustments to support candidates and employees.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.