Job 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 over 150 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.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Contracts Specialist (AS6) to join our Commercial Contracts team wi thin Queensland Rail’s greater Strategic Procurement team.

Reporting to the Commercial Contract Management Lead, you will manage key contracts and relationships with an allocated portfolio of major vendors, managing and improving the performance of suppliers to achieve commercial outcomes, meet legislative requirements and contribute to continuous improvement in contract management within Queensland Rail. You will also have the opportunity to support continuous procurement and contracts improvement initiatives as part of your role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Play a senior role in vendor management within an enterprise-wide commercial service, leading the end-to-end contracts and relationships to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy requirements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Manage contracts and relationships to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy requirements, identifying areas for improvement which achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Manage the process of supplier performance reviews to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and ensure goods and services meet quality requirements as specified in relevant contracts.
• Manage the process of regular reviews of prices, contract terms and conditions, and key performance indicators for major goods and services with suppliers to ensure best value is achieved.
• Be accountable for the management and enhancement of relationships with Procurement vendors to build effective partnerships that will enable the implementation of innovation and improvement initiatives.
• Manage the monitoring of metrics to track progress and benefits of commercial contract arrangements with specific vendors.
• Drive initiatives that are aimed at streamlining the contract management process to improve vendor performance and enhance efficiency.
• Perform day to day contract process activities ensuring contract data and information in the contract management system is accurate and up to date.

Benefits of this role:

• Gain specialized expertise: Deepen your knowledge in contract negotiation, vendor management, and procurement strategies within a large-scale organization
• Expand your network: Build relationships with key stakeholders across different departments and external vendors
• Accelerate your career: Showcase your skills and potential for future opportunities within Queensland Rail
• Contribute to major projects: Play a vital role in supporting Queensland Rail's significant infrastructure initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• High level of skill in developing and managing strategic relationships with vendors within a commercially focused group.
• High level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building and negotiation skills that build and sustain productive relationships and partnerships.
• Substantial level of skill in dealing with large scale commercial contract matters.
• Substantial level of skill in delivering high standard contract reviews and documentation.
• Substantial level of skill in developing strategic relationship management frameworks and methodologies, including process enhancements.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours.

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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.

Please apply to Senior Contracts Specialist (10636) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 18th January 2026.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, 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 Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email sara.bidgood@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.