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Overview

Centre of Excellence Improvement Officer (Procurement and Supply Chain)

Req. Id: 10128

Date: 22 Sept 2025

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

Company: Queensland Rail

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.

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Centre of Excellence Improvement Officer (Procurement and Supply Chain) to join our Centre of Excellence team within Supply Chain and Corporate Services. This permanent, fulltime Brisbane CBD-based role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain functions.

In this role, you will:

- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and materials to support Centre of Excellence initiatives.
- Develop content for training programs, workshops, and communications that uplift team capability and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the creation of frameworks and methodologies that promote delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provide advises on procurement and supply chain related enquires.
- Conduct data analysis to generate insights and inform decision-making for senior leaders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide logistical and administrative support to facilitate smooth operations across improvement initiatives.
- Identify and recommend process enhancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Please click here to review a full list of responsibilities.

The role offers a competitive base salary starting at $117,750 plus 12.75% superannuation, and access to hybrid work options to support work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For

- High-level skills in developing training and communication materials, particularly in procurement and supply chain contexts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Advanced analytical skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
- Experiences in procurement and supply chain management within a large organisation.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Benefits

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.

Application Details

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

Submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday, 6th October.

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 (FIFO) arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing, skills assessments, interviews, health evaluations, and background checks.

Recruitment Agencies: This recruitment process is being managed internally, and we will not be accepting unsolicited applications.

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.

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

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.

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