Operational Readiness SME

Transport for NSW; Burwood; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a permanent full-time Protection Officer to support the Enterprise Track Worker Safety Program. The role involves delivering safety technology initiatives, providing track access and rail operations guidance, and coordinating with frontline stakeholders across Sydney Trains and NSW Trains networks.

You will lead planning, testing, and deployment, develop operational processes, monitor deployed tech, and address risks to ensure safe implementation and reliable

Qualifications

• Hold qualifications as a Protection Officer with knowledge of Worksite Protection and Network Rules.
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Operational experience within the Sydney Trains network and knowledge of rail operations.
• Experience supporting rail safety or safeworking operations.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safety technology initiatives to reduce track workers' exposure.
• Provide expert track access and rail operations advice.
• Engage with frontline stakeholders.
• Lead planning, testing and deployment of initiatives across the rail networks.
• Develop operational processes and monitor deployed technologies.
• Identify and address emerging risks to support safe implementation.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Worksite protection

Class C license

Rail operations knowledge

Documentation & compliance

Education

Protection Officer qualifications

Job description

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:

Work as part of the Enterprise Track Worker Safety Program to support the technical and operational delivery of safety technology initiatives that reduce track workers’ exposure to rail hazards.

This role will see you provide expert track access and rail operations advice, engage with frontline stakeholders, and lead the planning, testing and deployment of initiatives across the Sydney Trains and NSW Trains rail networks.

You will develop operational processes, monitor the performance of deployed technologies and identify and address emerging risks to support safe implementation, network performance and reliable operations.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Hold qualifications as a Protection Officer, with sound knowledge and demonstrated technical experience applying Worksite Protection and Network Rules and Procedures, along with a current Class C driver licence.

Demonstrated operational experience within the Sydney Trains network, with knowledge of rail operations and an understanding of operational, signalling, infrastructure and maintenance environments, along with experience supporting rail safety or safeworking operations. Your project coordination and organisational skills will see you excel in managing competing priorities, maintaining quality documentation and delivering to deadlines.

You’re recognised for identifying issues and developing practical solutions, skilled at working with stakeholders and driving outcomes through to completion with minimal supervision. Experience supporting workforce capability, training delivery or competency assessment would be advantageous.

This is a permanent full-time role located at Burwood with hybrid and flexible working arrangements supported. You’ll work across different locations throughout the rail network, with regular travel to operational and on-track locations forming part of the role.

Who we are

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

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

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.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.