Systems & Safety Assurance Engineer - LG

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer: 

• Highly competitive base salary  starting at $150,000 plus a generous superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympic
• Collaborative, supportive and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance and flexible work options
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects team, the Systems & Safety Assurance Engineer will work within the Logan and Gold Coast (LGC) Rail Alliance and provide expert advice, analysis, and assurance to support the safe and compliant delivery of the Logan and Gold Coast Fast rail project. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure assets are delivered in line with contractual Railway Transport Operator (RTO) requirements, integrating seamlessly with our existing Railway Operations and upholding the highest standards of safety and performance.

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Define and implement assurance criteria for new or modified assets, ensuring safe integration into the operational network.
• Coordinate evidence submissions and support the infrastructure configuration change processes in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice to project teams and stakeholders on integration activities, compliance, risks, and technical standards.
• Review systems assurance deliverables and develop supporting artefacts to meet safety and technical requirements.
• Monitor non-conformances, drive improvements, and maintain oversight of contract requirements related to asset assurance.
• Support identification and resolution of operational risks throughout project delivery.

People Who Count - Who we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in asset acceptance, risk, and assurance within large-scale project environments.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance practices and standards.
• Proven ability to develop technical standards, specifications, and risk documentation.
• High-level skills in risk assessment, technical analysis, and interpreting complex data.
• Solid understanding of design, asset management, and inspection/audit processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Highly organised and motivated individual with outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Progress that Counts 

Being part of Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 Logan and billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to be at Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Systems & Safety Assurance Engineer role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 8th February 2026. To read more about this role click HERE  for the position description.
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.