Rail Safety Manager

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Youll connect Queensland. Well connect you to an amazing career.

Our team of over 7500 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 salary plus a generous superannuation contribution
Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
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

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rails Major Projects team the Rail Safety Manager role will see you provide expert guidance and oversight on rail safety matters for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) program ensuring all projects comply with Queensland Rail requirements and relevant legislation

Purpose That Counts Some of the responsibilities of the role:

Provide strategic rail safety advice focused on construction activities across Logan and Gold Coasts major projects
Lead and mentor a team of Safety Specialists
Ensure all project activities meet rail safety legislation participant management systems and contractual obligations
Drive a proactive safety culture within the Construction Safety team
Oversee delivery of site-based safety activities including inspections monitoring training and awareness sessions
Take ownership of technical safety advice coach team members and stakeholders in safety leadership and act as the escalation point for risk management incident investigations audits and safety systems

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

High level of skill in leadership and strategic influence enabling the guidance of teams and stakeholders in driving safety culture compliance and continuous improvement
Extensive knowledge of health safety and environmental legislation ensuring compliance with applicable rail safety infrastructure and statutory requirements
High level of skill in managing and guiding teams leading safety specialists and collaborating with stakeholders
Extensive knowledge of safety systems risk management and assurance practices
High level of skill in evaluating and auditing suppliers and subcontractors ensuring compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where youll 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 were 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 Rail Safety Manager role via our website by clicking the apply button before11.59pm Sunday 25th January 2026. To read the position description click HERE

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 Mcleanvia email at

Were a team of thousands and were 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

Required Experience:

Manager

Youll connect Queensland. Well connect you to an amazing career.Our team of over 7500 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 R...