Principal Risk

Company description:

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 nearly 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.

Job description:

Your opportunity

The Enterprise Risk and Compliance Team is a respected group of risk and assurance professionals who provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across Risk, Assurance, Compliance, Business Resilience, and Policy Governance, driving the direction of the organisation and its transformation journey for the benefit of customers and employees.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Risk & Assurance Adviser (AS7) to play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving Queensland Rail's Enterprise Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks. This role supports the alignment of risk, assurance, and compliance management with business strategy, safety, and regulatory obligations, and fosters a mature, risk-aware culture across a complex rail operating environment.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert advice on risk and assurance, leveraging industry benchmarks, regulatory expectations, and data-driven insights to support continuous improvement.
• Influence and shape organisational culture and practices through consultation and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to enhance, implement, and embed improvements in the Risk Management System, including digital solutions.
• Coach and mentor risk professionals to build organisational capability and embed a strong risk culture.
• Deliver complex reports and insights using large datasets, preferably within Resolver / Core GRC platforms.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management System (ERMS), including stakeholder engagement and training.
• Present reports and insights to various levels of management, including executive committees.

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This is a permanent, fulltime position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $151,359 plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience in risk and assurance within a large, complex organisation, preferably in a corporate or strategic operational context.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor risk professionals, with a strong focus on building organisational capability and embedding a mature risk-aware culture.
• Advanced skills in influencing, negotiating, and consulting with diverse internal and external stakeholders to drive the adoption and integration of enterprise risk and assurance frameworks.
• High-level experience in providing strategic advice on risk and assurance, informed by industry benchmarking, regulatory expectations, and data-driven insights to support continuous improvement.
• Expertise in designing and implementing simplified, efficient digital solutions for risk, assurance, and compliance management.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and embedding enhancements to Risk Management Systems, including process redesign and implementation support.
• Experience in managing project milestones and deliverables independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets to produce complex reports and actionable insights, with preferred experience using Resolver or Core GRC platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, consultation, and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and present reports to senior leadership and executive committees.

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.

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Your journey matters. Make it with us.

At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose - of doing the right thing for the right reasons - that connects us all.

We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you'll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.

From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support - where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

Join us, where connection counts

If you're ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on 12th September 2025.

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 arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

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