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 more than 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.

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 oral communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, accurate documentation.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.  

If you're looking to take the next step in your Queensland Rail journey and contribute to shaping our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on 5th of October 2026.

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete skills-based test, video or phone screening interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

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 Ryan at ryan.curry@qr.com.au.