Advisor, Safety

Yarra Trams; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel pass

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Workplace flexibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Yarra Trams is seeking a Safety Advisor to support the Safety function with rail safety behaviours, procedures, hazard mitigation and site safety accreditation processes in Melbourne. You will partner with operations to manage risk, lead safety programs and audits, and ensure regulatory reporting and issue resolution are addressed effectively.

The role requires tertiary studies in Safety or Risk and 5+ years of OHS/Rail Safety management experience, along with strong risk management, governance

Qualifications

• Completed tertiary studies in Safety, Risk or equivalent.
• OHS Safety or Rail Safety management experience (5+ years).
• Safety business partnering experience with risk owners.

Responsibilities

• Work as a safety business partner to help manage operational risk.
• Provide expert advice on SMS governance, risk management, assurance and training/safety promotion.
• Lead enterprise safety programs and initiatives.
• Lead audits and compliance activities for rail safety processes.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and issue resolution.

Skills

Rail safety

Risk management

Safety governance

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary studies in Safety or Risk

Job description

At Yarra Trams, we’re not just moving people — we’re moving Melbourne. Your journey is our passion, and it drives everything we do. From the tracks to the teams behind them, we’re committed to delivering world‑class service — and it all starts with passionate people like you.

A new opportunity has been created in our Safety & Security team for a new Safety Advisor. In this position you’ll support the broader Safety function with formal advice to the business around rail safety behaviours & procedures, hazard identification & mitigation as well as assisting with site safety and accreditation processes.

About the role:

Reporting into our Manager, Safety this role will:

• Work as a safety business partner, primarily to our operations division stakeholders to help manage operational risk
• Provide expert advice and support on all SMS aspects from governance, risk management, assurance and training/safety promotion
• Lead enterprise safety programs and initiatives
• Lead audits and compliance activities in relation to Yarra Tram’s rail safety processes
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and issue resolution

About You:

This role will suit someone keen continue with their Health & Safety journey, ideally coming from a Rail operating environment, or other high risk, safety critical environments.

To succeed in this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Completed tertiary studies in Safety, Risk or equivalent
• OHS Safety and/or Rail Safety management experience (5+ years)
• Worked in a safety business partnering capacity, supporting risk and control owners to manage safety
• Experience applying Safety Management Systems preferably in the operational context for Rail, or another complex operations setting
• Experience in risk management procedures and processes
• Experience auditing and investigation compliance and reporting procedures and processes

About our Recruitment Process:

After your initial application, here’s what to expect.

• Review: We review and shortlist applications as they arrive, and we may progress strong candidates before the campaign closes. While most applications are assessed after the closing date, early applicants who closely match the role requirements may be contacted sooner. Every application is reviewed by a human to ensure a consistent and thorough evaluation.

• Interview: Our interviews are the best way for us to get to know you and determine your fit for the role through questions focused on your behaviours, skills and experiences. Our preference is to meet you face to face but we’re also happy to accommodate virtual interviews to suit your circumstances.

• Background & pre-employment checks:If you’re the preferred candidate we’ll ask you to go through a series of background checks, including references, working rights, drug & alcohol and medical checks which are standard for all positions within Yarra Trams
• Offer: Once we’ve had conversations around salary and notice periods, your offer will be extended to you via a secure online platform for your review and acceptance. We’ll then also be in touch with you as you go through Onboarding and your commencement

Why Yarra Trams?

We’re proud to be part of Melbourne’s heartbeat. At Yarra Trams, you’ll find a supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of thousands of passengers every day.

As the operator of the world's largest tram network and an iconic part of Melbourne's transport system, Yarra Journey Makers is dedicated to serving communities by ensuring safe and reliable travel every day. Join a team focused on helping people and delivering better tram journeys to keep Melbourne moving forward.

Additionally, you will receive:

• A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
• Competitive salary and great conditions
• Workplace flexibility
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to our Paid Parental leave policies

Yarra Trams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Advisor, Safety

Yarra Trams – Melbourne VIC 2.5 from 57 reviews at SEEK 2d ago , from Yarra Trams Apply on company site

At Yarra Trams, we’re not just moving people — we’re moving Melbourne. Your journey is our passion, and it drives everything we do. From the tracks to the teams behind them, we’re committed to delivering world‑class service — and it all starts with passionate people like you.

A new opportunity has been created in our Safety & Security team for a new Safety Advisor. In this position you’ll support the broader Safety function with formal advice to the business around rail safety behaviours & procedures, hazard identification & mitigation as well as assisting with site safety and accreditation processes.

About the role:

Reporting into our Manager, Safety this role will:

• Work as a safety business partner, primarily to our operations division stakeholders to help manage operational risk
• Provide expert advice and support on all SMS aspects from governance, risk management, assurance and training/safety promotion
• Lead enterprise safety programs and initiatives
• Lead audits and compliance activities in relation to Yarra Tram’s rail safety processes
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and issue resolution

About You:

This role will suit someone keen continue with their Health & Safety journey, ideally coming from a Rail operating environment, or other high risk, safety critical environments.

To succeed in this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Completed tertiary studies in Safety, Risk or equivalent
• OHS Safety and/or Rail Safety management experience (5+ years)
• Worked in a safety business partnering capacity, supporting risk and control owners to manage safety
• Experience applying Safety Management Systems preferably in the operational context for Rail, or another complex operations setting
• Experience in risk management procedures and processes
• Experience auditing and investigation compliance and reporting procedures and processes

About our Recruitment Process:

After your initial application, here’s what to expect.

• Review: We review and shortlist applications as they arrive, and we may progress strong candidates before the campaign closes. While most applications are assessed after the closing date, early applicants who closely match the role requirements may be contacted sooner. Every application is reviewed by a human to ensure a consistent and thorough evaluation.

• Interview: Our interviews are the best way for us to get to know you and determine your fit for the role through questions focused on your behaviours, skills and experiences. Our preference is to meet you face to face but we’re also happy to accommodate virtual interviews to suit your circumstances.

• Background & pre-employment checks:If you’re the preferred candidate we’ll ask you to go through a series of background checks, including references, working rights, drug & alcohol and medical checks which are standard for all positions within Yarra Trams
• Offer: Once we’ve had conversations around salary and notice periods, your offer will be extended to you via a secure online platform for your review and acceptance. We’ll then also be in touch with you as you go through Onboarding and your commencement

Why Yarra Trams?

We’re proud to be part of Melbourne’s heartbeat. At Yarra Trams, you’ll find a supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of thousands of passengers every day.

As the operator of the world's largest tram network and an iconic part of Melbourne's transport system, Yarra Journey Makers is dedicated to serving communities by ensuring safe and reliable travel every day. Join a team focused on helping people and delivering better tram journeys to keep Melbourne moving forward.

Additionally, you will receive:

• A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
• Competitive salary and great conditions
• Career growth opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to our Paid Parental leave policies

Yarra Trams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.