Senior Document Control Officer

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

Our team of over 8000 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:

• Salary range; $117,750 - $128,035 plus 12.75% superannuation based on a 76 hour fortnight


• Fixed term role until 30/6/2031 with potential for extension


• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics


• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment


• Genuine work life balance


• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.


• Professional development and leadership opportunities

 About this role:

The Senior Document Control Officer will provide leadership in document control for ‘The Wave’ project ensuring compliant, best‑practice document management and supporting effective project controls.

Purpose That Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the document control function for Major Projects, supporting the safe, efficient and effective delivery of project outcomes.


• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement by overseeing document control standards, management of Issue authorised documentation, and the use of fit‑for‑purpose processes.


• Support project and contract controls through effective record management, document systems, schedule support, and coordination of contract management deliverables.

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating, delivering and continuously improving document control services, including the development and implementation of efficient, fit‑for‑purpose document management processes.


• Extensive knowledge and experience in establishing, operating and maintaining document control systems and procedures for large‑scale, complex infrastructure programs, including the effective use of systems such as ProjectWise, TRIM and Team Binder.


• Strong capability in providing specialist professional advice, leadership and guidance, and in building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with mandated document control requirements.

Progress that Counts 

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including the new WAVE Sunshine Coast project along with Beerburrum to Nambour upgrade, building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rollingstock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
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.
 

Apply via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday the 30th of June 2026. To read more about this role click  HERE for the position description.
 
 Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks. 

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Liam McKeown via email at [email protected] 

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.