WHS Adviser

You'll connect Queensland. We'll connect you to an amazing career.

At Queensland Rail, safety isn't just a priority, it's part of who we are.

The Health Safety and Wellbeing team currently have an opportunity for a WHS Adviser to join the team in a permanent position.

Your Opportunity

Join us in a role where you'll manage risk and safety compliance across our Business Group, ensuring robust systems are in place to meet legislative obligations, corporate standards, and business priorities. This is a critical position that plays a central role in shaping a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.

You can expect some of your responsibilities to include:

• Support the delivery of enterprise safety frameworks in line with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate safety inspections and assurance audits to ensure compliance.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation and QR governance requirements.
• Conduct incident investigations and manage regulatory notifications.
• Analyse incident and hazard data to support risk-based safety improvements.
• Provide safety advice on projects to support business outcomes.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through clear and timely communication.

Click here to view the Position Description. 

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $117,750 plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work 50/50 options to support a healthy work-life balance.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience designing and implementing Safety Management Systems using best practice risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation and safety systems.
• Skilled in risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate internal and external resources to meet objectives.
• Strong organisational skills in reviewing and implementing systems and processes.

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:

• 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.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to WHS Adviser via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 6th November 2025.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kayley Gayton with your specific enquiry to  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.