Safety Adviser

**Req. Id**:9897

**Date**:15 Jul 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 over 150 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**
- Queensland Rail has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a strong interest and knowledge on safety in the workplace to join our SEQ Safety Risk & Assurance team as a **Safety Adviser**on a permanent fulltime basis.
- As a Safety Adviser, you will be a Subject Matter Expert on Workplace Health & Safety policies offering support and consultation to the business to ensure compliance standards are upheld.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide professional advice into the design, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of safety management frameworks and plans, inclusive of methodologies, systems, processes and procedures.
- Coordinate workplace planned inspections and conduct safety audits to ensure compliance to Queensland Rail Safety Management System.
- Develop effective strategic safety management inputs for integration with the one year and/or five yearly business plans, and to ensure that those plans deliver the stated business performance objectives by co-ordinating the delivery of agreed action.
- Ensure Queensland Rail and applicable business units complies with Workplace Health and Safety Legislation, safety related legislation and Queensland Rail Governance Management Framework.
- Conduct incident investigations and support the Queensland Rail regulatory notification requirements.
- As a member of the SEQ Safety & Risk team, actively promote Queensland Rail wide initiatives and support local implementation and cross learning.
- Conduct reviews and analysis of incident reports (including Hazards) and safety statistical data, to support risk based rectification of safety hazards across the workplace.
- Provide specialist safety knowledge to the leaders to enable them to implement safe work practices for all workers.
- For further details please view the Position Description

**Roster Information**:

- Whilst this role is Monday to Friday, on occasion you will be required to work a rostered weekend. Weekend work is planned well in advance, and you will be compensated at penalty rates or day in lieu.

**About you**:

- We are looking for a team-oriented, positive, and practical self-starter who is passionate about safety. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take ownership of safety, we encourage you to apply. More about you:

- Exceptional interpersonal and written and oral communication skills to liaise effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
- WHS qualification is desirable.
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
- Excellent skills in investigation, analysis, problem solving and attention to detail.
- Substantial level of knowledge of WHS Act.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting others in the achievement of team goals.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Impactful Work**: Contribute to enhancing safety across Queensland Rail's SEQ network.
- **Collaborative Environment**: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to safety excellence.
- **Professional Growth**: Opportunities for skill development and career progression within Queensland Rail.

**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:

- Base salary $117,347 + 12.75% Superannuation
- 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

**Sounds great What’s next?**

**Supporting a Diverse Workforce**
- We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.