Rail Safety Accreditation Coordinator

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 a Rail Safety Accreditation Coordinator 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 to join a company 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:  

• Starting base salary of $135,000 plus 12.75% superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• 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.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the role:

Queensland Rail is seeking a talented Rail Safety Accreditation Coordinator to join our growing team on a four-year temporary full-time position at our Brisbane location.

This exciting and important role sits within the Rail Safety & Accreditation team, which is part of the Major Projects, System Integration and Assurance (SIA) group. You will work on major projects, like Cross River Rail, ETCS Level 2 signalling and The Wave. These projects will result in significant changes to Queensland Rail’s operations.

Reporting to the Rail Safety & Accreditation Manager – Major Projects, you will join the team responsible for providing rail safety accreditation services to Queensland Rail in support of externally delivered project. You will play a key role in ensuring that Queensland Rail’s major projects meet regulatory obligations, providing a safe railway.

Purpose That Counts - We do this by:

• Establishing rail safety requirements for project delivery and outcomes.
• Informing the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) of changes to the railway.
• Maintaining safety interfaces through collaboration with other Rail Transport Operators.
• Supporting assurance processes to promote improvement opportunities.
• Identifying rail safety accreditation requirements for the projects.
• Developing and maintaining rail safety accreditation strategies and plans
• Supporting ONRSR engagement meetings, providing project updates as required, keeping minutes and tracking actions
• Identifying and facilitating Notifications of Change and Variations of Accreditation, including engaging project stakeholders, collating and reviewing supporting artefacts.

People Who Count - We are looking to connect with a professional who has:

• A thorough understanding of the application of Rail Safety National Law and experience of working within a regulatory environment
• The capability to develop and present planning documentation to the regulatory body and other stakeholders
• Experience in administering stakeholder forums and maintaining forum records.
• The interpersonal and professional skills to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Extensive organisational and coordination experience.

Progress that Counts 

Joining 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 South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Rail Safety Accreditation Coordinator role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 6th of September 2026. 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 Liam McKeown via email at liam.mckeown@qr.com.au  

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.