AddressWe’re not just moving people, we’re connecting communities. Queensland Rail is a proud organisation with a rich history, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our team and drive the organisation’s future.
At Queensland Rail, we offer more than just a job; we offer diverse career paths filled with opportunities. We also have a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, and you’ll be a part of a supportive and collaborative culture.
Why Queensland Rail?
Be A Part of Something Bigger: Become an integral part of Queensland’s transport infrastructure and contribute to the economic and social fabric of the state.
Career Development: Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to excel in your role. We invest in our people and offer clear pathways for career advancement.
Industry Leader: Join a company at the forefront of rail innovation. Be a part of shaping the future of sustainable and efficient transportation.
Work-Life Balance: We offer competitive remuneration and flexible work options to promote a healthy work-life balance.
About the Role
Queensland Rail is on an exciting journey of transformation! We're looking for a dynamic, experienced Senior Manager to lead the finance function within our Ready for Growth Transformation Office. As a key member of the team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Queensland Rail's financial future. You'll lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring we optimize and embed sustainable commercial outcomes and deliver on our transformation goals. This involves:
- Developing and executing annual operational plans, budgets, and forecasts
- Providing expert cost collection, control, and reporting services
- Managing financial obligations and ensuring compliance with regulations
- Collaborating with project management and corporate finance teams
- Engaging with stakeholders to identify, implement and drive sustainable transformation initiatives in partnership with the business
- Providing strategic financial advice to senior leadership
What we’re looking for:
We seek a highly skilled leader with extensive knowledge of financial and commercial issues in large infrastructure organizations. You'll have a proven track record in a senior leadership capacity in a transformation program.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and empower your team.
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships.
- Ability to influence, negotiate, and build partnerships with stakeholders.
- Strong continuous improvement skills and experience.
Pre-Employment Qualifications: The successful candidate must provide a certified copy the following before an offer can be extended:
- CPA or CA Australian membership
- Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business
Employment Type/Remuneration: This is a fixed-term, fulltime position (ending 30/06/2026), based in Brisbane CBD with a competitive remuneration and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: Senior Manager Finance, Transformation
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’.
Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?
This is an exciting time to join Queensland Rail as we embark on our transformation journey. If you're ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to apply.
Click the “Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter by the deadline: 11:59 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 14th July. 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.
