Senior Construction Safety Lead - Rail Major Projects

Queensland Rail; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Great work-life balance

Free Citytrain travel and discounted/‑

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Queensland Rail is seeking a Safe Working Assurance Lead to drive safety culture across the Northern Project portfolio, including Wave and Beerburrum to Nambour Brownfield packages within Major Projects Construction Safety.

You will lead safety activities, inspections, trainings and collaboration with project safety leaders to ensure compliance, risk reduction and continuous improvement across complex rail infrastructure landscapes.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of WH&S Legislation, Rail Safety Acts and Regulations.
• High level leadership, strategic thinking and management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• High level of investigations and report writing, particularly related to safety incidents and unsafe work practices.
• Extensive knowledge in construction safety environments within major rail/infrastructure projects and alliance structures.
• Ability to direct and work with a professional team to integrate and priority safety initiatives across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Northern Construction Safety team and drive a positive safety culture aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide site/project safety activities including inspections, monitoring, training and awareness sessions.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Project Safety Leaders.
• Ensure project safety requirements and targets are achieved through management systems.
• Develop best practice procedures and programs for understanding and applying legal frameworks and HSEMS.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety investigations

Construction safety

Alliances & partnerships

Job description

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 over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As the Safe working Assurance Lead within the Major Projects safety 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 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:

• 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.
  
  

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced Construction Safety Manager to lead the Northern Project portfolio which includes the Wave and Beerburrum to Nambour Brownfield packages within the Major Projects Construction Safety portfolio.

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Northern Construction Safety team in driving a positive safety culture and influencing positive attitudes and behaviours by designing and executing continuous improvement activities linked with overarching strategic objectives that drive safety compliance.
• Lead the team in providing site/project site related safety activities, including but not limited to inspections and monitoring, training and/ or awareness sessions, whilst driving a positive safety culture in complex project landscape comprised of heavy external interfaces and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the Project Safety Leaders
• Facilitate the implementation and improve the awareness of participants Management Systems requirements and act as the point of accountability in ensure project safety requirements and targets are achieved.
• Drive the creation of best practice procedures and develop programs designed to enhance understanding and awareness of the legal framework and the HSEMS.
  
  

People Who Count - Who we are looking for:

• Extensive knowledge of WH&S Legislation, Rail Safety Acts and Regulations
• High level leadership, strategic thinking and management skills with the ability to strategically influence key stakeholders (internal and external). Substantial knowledge of working in a technical environment.
• High level of skills in investigations and report writing, particularly related to safety incidents and unsafe work practices.
• Extensive knowledge in construction safety environments particularly within major rail and infrastructure project settings and experience working within an alliance structure.
• High level of skill in directing and working with a professional team in integrating and prioritizing project safety and assurance initiatives, standards and frameworks within complex major project environment.
  
  

For further information on the role, click HERE to read the 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 Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the Southeast Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

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 Construction Safety Manager (North) role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Thursday 15th October 2025. 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 James Conlan via email at [e-mail]

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.