Senior Rail Safety Advisor

We are seeking a Senior Rail Safety Advisor to provide leadership in the safe delivery of works within a live rail environment. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of health and safety systems, ensuring consistent compliance and a safe workplace for all personnel.

Requirements

• Provide senior‐level advice, leadership, and guidance on rail safety systems, procedures, and compliance across the project.
• Lead the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety practices for employees, contractors, and site visitors.
• Oversee the delivery of education, compliance, and rail safety awareness programs across the workforce.
• Plan, conduct, and report on health and safety audits, inspections, and assurance activities to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Proactively identify hazards and lead the development of rail‐focused risk mitigation and incident prevention initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction and support to the Project Leadership Team to embed effective safety training and safety leadership behaviours.
• Ensure the consistent implementation of occupational health and rail safety procedures in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
• Great leave benefits, including 18 weeks’ paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange, and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Career progression opportunities across an exciting pipeline of work shaping cities and communities.
• Learning and development programs, including technical development, leadership pathways, and emerging talent programs.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity supported by business-wide strategies and employee resource groups.
• Flexible working arrangements — flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, and flexi-work options.