Senior Manager Rail Safety

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.
 

In this role, you'll:

Join the Health and Safety Technical team and become a driving force in shaping the future of rail safety for Sydney.

As a Senior Rail Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding tailored safety practices across Sydney Metro's exceptional project portfolio.

You will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust safety management systems. Your influence will be critical in driving compliance with all relevant rail safety requirements and fostering a proactive safety culture across our projects.

As a key leader within Sydney Metro's Health and Safety Technical team, the Senior Rail Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the Sydney Metro’s safety culture and ensuring compliance across our project portfolio.

Reporting to the Director Health and Safety Technical, you will provide strategic direction and apply your technical expertise to develop, implement, and continuously improve Sydney Metro's rail safety management system.

This is a fixed-term role ending 30/06/2028, with the potential to extend, requiring attendance at the Sydney Metro office and Project sites.

Click here to view a copy of the role description, and click here to view a copy of the information pack.
 

About you

We are seeking an accomplished and influential rail safety leader with a passion for driving excellence and shaping the future of safety for Sydney Metro.

As a technical expert, you possess a deep understanding of the rail industry and a proven ability to navigate complex safety challenges within large-scale infrastructure projects.

A strategic mindset and the ability to inspire confidence and influence stakeholders at all levels.

A genuine passion for safety and a dedication to fostering a proactive safety culture.

Extensive knowledge and experience in applying rail safety legislation, standards, and best practices within major rail projects.

Proven capabilities leading and motivating high-performing teams, coupled with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

A demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and mitigate safety risks, while proactively driving compliance and delivering impactful outcomes.

In-depth knowledge of Rail Transport Operator (RTO) accreditation requirements and practical application of such.

Extensive experience in the rail industry or related rail infrastructure construction, ideally within NSW.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience that demonstrates your extensive capabilities.
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us
 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Thursday 20th March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact NICHOLAS.BRADY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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