Systems and Safety Assurance Lead

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

 
Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you. 

For 160 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Systems & Safety Assurance Lead within our Major Projects team, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins!

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:  

• Starting base salary from $150,000 plus 12.75% superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• 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
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

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

  
Join Queensland Rail in a pivotal new role shaping the future of rail infrastructure and a company Where Connection Counts.

We’re seeking an experienced professional to join our team on an initial two-year fixed-term contract based in Brisbane, with the potential for extension.

In this critical position, you will provide expert advice, analysis, and assurance to ensure the safe and compliant delivery of major infrastructure projects across our operational network. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in ensuring assets are delivered in line with contractual Railway Transport Operator (RTO) requirements and seamlessly integrated with existing operations, all while 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 configuration change processes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice to 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 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.
   

You’ll bring experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, with a focus on planning, assurance, and integration. A background in navigating fast-paced environments and coordinating across technical teams will be key to your success in this role. 

 
Professional qualification:

Bachelor Science or higher

Click here to view the full Position Description 

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. 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 billion Logan and 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 join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for our Systems and Safety Assurance Lead ID10305 role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 18th January 2026. 

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 reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees.  If you do require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kelly McLean via the details below.

 
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 also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks, if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, we will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to Queensland Rail's pre-employment frameworks.  

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