Team Leader Government Relations

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’re seeking a highly skilled and proactive Team Leader Government Relations (AS7) to lead a dynamic team responsible for managing Queensland Rail’s interface with government stakeholders, including responsible Ministers, their offices and departments, and other government agencies.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of ministerial briefings, parliamentary materials, and correspondence, while proactively managing stakeholder relationships and emerging issues across the business.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of three Senior Advisers and two Advisers, providing mentoring, guidance, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate and review ministerial briefings, parliamentary responses (PPQs, QoNs), and committee submissions (e.g. Budget Estimates).
• Liaise with responsible Ministers, their advisors, and senior leaders within Queensland Rail to manage emerging issues and ensure timely communication.
• Proactively seek updates across the business to ensure government stakeholders are well informed.
• Engage directly with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and the Group Senior Manager to align on strategic government relations priorities.
• Manage competing priorities and high volumes of sensitive correspondence under tight timeframes.
• Support stakeholder and issues management across Queensland Rail and government interfaces.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $151,359 plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

To view a full list of the role’s responsibilities, please click here for the position description.

What we’re looking for

• Strong background in government relations, preferably with experience in parliamentary processes.
• Thorough understanding of Cabinet, parliamentary, and government processes, and legislative frameworks.
• Proven leadership and people management skills in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment and experience mentoring and developing team members.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritise emerging issues, ensuring timely and appropriate escalation .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, accurate documentation.

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.

At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose – of doing the right thing for the right reasons – that connects us all.

We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.

From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support – where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

Join us, where connection counts

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 Tuesday, 23rd September.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires 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

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.

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