Tutor Suburban Rail Operator - SRO 3

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

At Queensland Rail, our people keep South East Queensland moving every day. From major network operations to frontline rail services, we play a vital role in connecting communities and supporting the state's growth.

As a Tutor Suburban Rail Operator, you'll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of rail operations professionals. Working closely with Trainee Suburban Rail Operators, Yard Coordinators and operational teams, you'll play a key role in developing capability, maintaining accreditation standards and ensuring the safe delivery of rail services across the SEQ network.

You'll join a team of dedicated rail professionals who value safety, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A rewarding role focused on developing people and building operational capability.
• Opportunities to expand your leadership, coaching and training expertise.
• A strong safety culture focused on protecting our people, customers and assets.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued.
• The opportunity to influence the future of rail operations across South East Queensland.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Tutor Suburban Rail Operator to join our RMC and Operations team based at Bowen Hills in a permanent full-time position.

As a Tutor Suburban Rail Operator, you will play a critical role in delivering operational training, accreditation and reaccreditation programs for Trainee Suburban Rail Operators and Yard Coordinators. You will provide coaching, assessment and operational support to ensure employees develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to safely perform rail operations activities.

This role is ideal for an experienced rail operations professional who is passionate about mentoring others, maintaining high operational standards and contributing to a safe and reliable railway.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support accreditation and reaccreditation programs for Suburban Rail Operators and Yard Coordinators.
• Undertake training and assessment activities for Shunters and Foreman Shunters in both classroom and operational environments.
• Monitor trainee progression and provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to support successful development outcomes.
• Ensure accreditation requirements are completed within required timeframes and in accordance with Queensland Rail standards.
• Support operational teams by safely performing shunting duties and providing operational expertise when required.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of yard operations, safeworking requirements, rollingstock movements and points systems.
• Promote compliance with Queensland Rail's Safety Management Framework and operational procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance training effectiveness, operational capability and safety performance.
• Build positive working relationships with operational leaders and frontline employees to support workforce capability and performance.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in rail operations, including shunting, train marshalling and yard activities.
• The ability to develop, coach and assess employees in both classroom and operational environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse workforce.
• Sound knowledge of Queensland Rail's operational procedures, governance requirements and Safety Management Framework.
• A strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and rapport across all levels of the business.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and supporting the development of others.

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Experience in training, assessment, coaching or mentoring.
• Experience within rail, heavy industry, construction, mining or other operational environments.
  
  

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake Psychomotor Testing and meet the medical standards for a Category 2 Health Assessment.

For further details please view the Position Description

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply to Tutor Suburban Rail Operator via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 2nd November 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. 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. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via qrcareers@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.