Manager PTA Rail Safety Accreditation

Public Transport Authority; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Gym access

Apparel & spectacles

Social club

Job summary

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) invites applications for the role of Manager PTA Rail Safety Accreditation in Western Australia. This senior leadership position oversees the Rail Safety Accreditation and Rail Safety Management System, shaping safety culture and regulatory compliance across the rail network.

You will lead a team of safety professionals, partner with regulators and executives, and drive continuous improvement in safety assurance, audits, and governance to deliver safer

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety, risk, assurance, compliance or governance functions in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership with experience managing and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Experience delivering audit, assurance, continuous improvement and change initiatives.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills with pragmatic approach.
• Tertiary qualifications in safety, risk, engineering, business, law, governance, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety management and accreditation frameworks.
• Provide expert advice on safety governance, regulatory compliance, risk.
• Build relationships with regulators and stakeholders to manage accreditation obligations.
• Oversee safety audits, reviews and investigations.
• Lead and develop a team of safety professionals.
• Embed safety considerations into major projects and programs.
• Monitor risks and regulatory changes to strengthen safety performance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Audits & assurance

Team leadership

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Safety/risk/governance qualification

Engineering, business or law degree

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in one of Western Australia's most important public services and influence safety outcomes at a strategic level, contribute to a service relied upon by millions of Western Australians, and work with a passionate team committed to operational excellence.

As Manager PTA Rail Safety Accreditation, you will lead the strategic oversight and continual improvement of the PTA's Rail Safety Accreditation and Rail Safety Management System. You will ensure the organisation maintains a robust safety framework that supports compliance, operational excellence and continuous improvement across our rail network.

While experience within the rail industry is highly regarded, we recognise that exceptional safety leaders come from many sectors. If you've successfully led safety, risk, assurance, governance or regulatory functions within a complex operational environment, we encourage you to apply.

Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of safety management and accreditation frameworks.
• Provide expert advice to executives on safety governance, regulatory compliance, risk and assurance matters.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders to ensure effective management of accreditation obligations.
• Oversee safety assurance activities including audits, reviews, investigations and performance reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of specialist professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support major projects, operational initiatives and strategic programs by ensuring safety considerations are embedded into decision-making.
• Monitor emerging risks, legislative changes and industry best practice to strengthen organisational safety performance.

This role offers significant influence across the organisation and the opportunity to shape the future of safety assurance within a critical public transport network.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience leading safety, risk, assurance, compliance or governance functions in a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, developing and motivating professional teams.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence at senior and executive levels.
• Experience delivering audit, assurance, continuous improvement and organisational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in safety, risk, engineering, business, law, governance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.

Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY25/26, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.

Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

Our Values

The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA.

Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.

Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.

Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.

Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.

Integrity - We are honest and ethical.

Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.

You can expect.

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round

There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact Robert Stacey, Acting General Manager – Network & Infrastructure on 08 871 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

Closing Date: 5PM (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026