You will connect Queensland. We will connect you to an amazing career.
Our team of over 7,500 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:
- Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
- Opportunity to be part of major legacy projects including Cross River Rail (CRR), Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR), Beerburrum to Nambour, The Wave, and European Train Control System (ETCS)
- Join a rail industry leader
- 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.
About this role:
Placed in Queensland Rail’s Major Projects division as the Senior Vendor Adviser, you will be working with the Commercial and Contracts Team within Major Projects undertaking a combination of both Procurement and Contract Management activities. You will:
- Procure goods and/or services, develop associated contracts, integrated planning, sourcing, contract execution activities, and day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and Queensland Rail's strategic objectives; and
- Manage key contracts for major vendors, while helping to improve the performance of your suppliers.
This role is a permanent role, based in Brisbane CBD.
You can expect some of your responsibilities to include:
- Lead end-to-end procurement of goods and services within Major Projects in line with relevant legislation and policy requirements to achieve commercial outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis to inform procurement strategies and decisions.
- Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of contracts to secure favourable terms and conditions that align with organisational goals and requirements.
- Lead the preparation, negotiation, and execution of contracts, securing favourable terms and conditions that align with Queensland Rail's strategic goals.
- Support day-to-day procurement activities, including maintaining accurate business records, preparing procurement documentation, and assisting with contract management tasks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving conversations and collaboration as a trusted advisor within the business.
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon standards and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Provide contract administration through all aspects of development and delivery of rail infrastructure within Major Projects using multiple contract types to achieve compliance to contract requirements.
- Manage stakeholder aspects including scope changes, reporting and contract delivery within budget, quality, and delivery milestones to achieve stakeholder satisfaction.
- Play a senior role in vendor management within an enterprise wide commercial service, managing contracts and relationships to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy requirements to 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 contract arrangements with specific vendors.
- Participate in formal benchmarking processes to determine 'best in class' and develop strategies to improve vendor performance.
- Drive a high standard of compliance, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures in delivery.
What you can bring to the role:
- High level of skill in procurement of goods and services providing a commercial and customer focused service to relevant portfolio areas within the business.
- High level of skill in managing tender processes, contract negotiations, and contract reviews.
- Substantial level of skill in conducting contract reviews to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Substantial level of skill in contributing to improving the effectiveness of the procurement process
- High level of skill in monitoring budgets
- High level people management, interpersonal, planning, coordination, and negotiation skills.
- Substantial level of skill in dealing with commercial contract matters.
- High level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building and negotiation skills that build and sustain productive relationships and partnerships.
- Substantial knowledge of legislation and other contractual requirements in a commercial environment.
- Substantial level of skill in developing strategic relationship management frameworks and methodologies.
Progress that Counts
Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you will 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 Wave project for the Sunshine Coast 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 Rolling Stock 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 within Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.
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 James Conlan via email at [email protected]
We are a team of thousands and we are 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.
