AddressOur purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting community through a modern, world-class rail service.
We encourage a safe, innovative, and inclusive environment where you can deliver quality service while expanding your career and achieving your professional goals. If you thrive in an environment where motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking are paramount, then a career with Queensland Rail could be the right step for you!
About the Simplify the Business Strategic Initiative
It’s an exciting time to join Queensland Rail as we work towards our vision to deliver world-class services for our customers. We’ve got a lot of opportunities ahead of us that we need to be ready for, which is why we’ve set up a transformation program, Ready for Growth, to help us achieve our strategic priorities as a business.
One of our strategic priorities is focussed on simplifying our business, including improving our processes and governance to be more efficient, to make positive change across the organisation that drives operational excellence.
We’re looking for a dedicated Business Improvement Lead (AS7) who will bring a fresh approach to our transformation team.
About the role
As a key player in our Simplify the Business team, you will be at the forefront of transforming Queensland Rail into a more efficient organisation, driving improvements across various business areas to generate increased productivity, cost savings, and overall performance.
REMUNERATION: This is a fixed term (24 month), fulltime position, based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $139,943 plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: Business Improvement Lead
Why join the team?
- Directly shape Queensland Rail’s future by driving efficiency and streamlining operations. Your work will have a tangible impact on the success of our organisation and the satisfaction of our employees.
- Leave your mark on an iconic organisation and contribute to our legacy of connecting communities.
- Be at the forefront of our transformation journey, introducing new ways of working and challenging the status quo.
- Join a team of talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to making Queensland Rail a better place. Learn from your colleagues, share knowledge, and build strong professional relationships.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in leading and managing Business Improvement initiatives within a large, complex organisation.
- Qualifications in Lean 6 Sigma, process improvement, and process mapping is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
- A passion for innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Lifestyle & Work Benefits at Queensland Rail:
- Four weeks annual leave, as well as other leaves and flexible working opportunities to help balance between work and personal commitments.
- Free travel to-and-from work, as well as access to discounted and/or free rail travel for off-duty travel on the City or long-distance travel networks.
- Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment.
- Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
- Professional and leadership development opportunities and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills.
- Access to Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
- We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’.
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter by the deadline: 11:59 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 4th February 2024. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to provide references and/or complete pre-employment tests, health assessments, and background checks (which may include criminal history and credit checks). External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.
Queensland Rail embraces and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.
We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Judy with your specific enquiry to judy.williams@qr.com.au.
