Senior Manager Regional People

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

At Queensland Rail, we’re more than just a transit service; we’re a community connector. Our dedicated Regional People team plays a crucial role in driving our organisation’s future. If you're passionate and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

Your Opportunity

As the Senior Manager Regional People, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team of HR Business Partners and a Diversity and Inclusion Adviser to ensure delivery of exceptional partnering in a leader-led model that drives and supports the strategic objectives for Queensland Rail’s Regional business and the broader enterprise. 

Reporting to the Group Senior Manager People Services, you will be a key leader of the People Services team and will play a pivotal role to influence the design and implementation of people strategies that achieve appropriate integration into the Regional business area.

Your role will work closely with the Head of Regional to deliver strategic people, safety and sustainability solutions for Queensland Rail’s Regional business. 

Our Regional business comprises of Travel and Tourism, employees involved in freight supply chain solutions and network access, Network employees outside South East Queensland, and regional project delivery. 

Overview of Responsibilities of the role:

• Leadership and Strategy: Provide strong leadership in People Safety and Sustainability by developing and implementing effective strategies, engaging with business partners and stakeholders, and ensuring financial and commercial excellence.
• Strategy Development: Contribute to the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise-wide People Services strategy within the broader People Safety and Sustainability community and leadership team.
• Initiative Implementation: Drive the execution of enterprise-wide People initiatives and manage change across Regional businesses to achieve strategic objectives.
• Human Resource Management: Lead the Regional People team in managing and resolving human resource issues, ensuring effective resolution and support.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders to align and prioritize their needs, creating a strong connection between the business and Group Functions.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain effective relationships with People Safety and Sustainability community members, business stakeholders, suppliers, government, and unions.

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: ‘click here’

About you:

• Proven expertise in aligning business strategy with people and culture initiatives, using a strategic business partner model and addressing complex organisational issues.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary HR management principles and practices applicable to large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate employees to achieve collective goals.
• Exceptional influencing, relationship-building, consultation, and negotiation skills.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a permanent, fulltime position, based in Brisbane CBD with a competitive remuneration, 12.75% superannuation, and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

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 

Become part of a dynamic team that is integral to Queensland Rail’s mission and make a significant impact on our regional business and the communities we serve.

Please apply to Senior Manager Regional People (8445) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 29th September 2024. 

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 on 1800 115 000 or email kayley.gayton@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.