Protection Officer

Railtrain Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Onboarding and quick job-readiness

Ongoing training facilities

Railtrain Rewards discounts

Job summary

RMCTrack & Civil seeks a Protection Officer to ensure the safety of workers accessing the rail corridor in Queensland. You will implement rail protection arrangements, manage Safeworking documentation, and coordinate with project teams to uphold network rules and legislative requirements.

You will lead safety briefings, assess site risks, and work with stakeholders to plan protection measures on various rail infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Current Protection Officer qualifications.
• Strong understanding of rail network rules and safeworking requirements.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing protection arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage rail protection arrangements in line with network rules and procedures.
• Complete Safeworking documentation and access authority requirements before works commence.
• Conduct site safety assessments and establish appropriate protection methods.
• Liaise with Network Control Officers and stakeholders to plan and coordinate work activities.
• Lead pre-work briefings and ensure all personnel understand site risks, hazards, and protection measures.

Skills

Protection knowledge

Safeworking understanding

Autonomous decision-making

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

RIW Card

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

RMCTrack & Civil, backed by Railtrain Holdings Group and part of the Genus Group, is seeking a Protection Officer to join our growing Queensland operations.

As a Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of workers accessing the rail corridor and danger zone. Working closely with Network Control, project teams and key stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for implementing and managing rail protection arrangements in accordance with network rules, procedures and legislative requirements.

Job description

You’ll be a trusted safety leader on site, providing expert guidance, coordinating work activities and fostering a strong safety culture across a range of rail infrastructure and maintenance projects.

Job responsibilities

• Implement and manage rail protection arrangements in line with network rules and procedures
• Complete Safeworking documentation and access authority requirements before works commence
• Conduct site safety assessments and establish appropriate protection methods
• Liaise with Network Control Officers and stakeholders to plan and coordinate work activities
• Lead pre-work briefings and ensure all personnel understand site risks, hazards, and protection measures

Job requirements

• Current Protection Officer qualifications
• Current Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Construction White Card
• Ability to pass a CAT 1 Rail Medical and Drug & Alcohol screening
• Strong understanding of rail network rules and safeworking requirements
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing protection arrangements
• The ability to work autonomously and make effective decisions in high-pressure environments

Job benefits

AtRMC, you’ll be part of a national organisation with a local feel. You’ll besupported by managers who lead from the front and work alongside a team that’sfocused on success.

• A safety-first, team-driven culture where your efforts are genuinely recognised
• Simple mobile onboarding to get you job-ready fast
• Ongoing development and access to high-quality training facilities
• Railtrain Rewards discounts on everyday products, services, and utilities

Railtrain Holdings Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as people from all culturally diverse backgrounds. To review a copy of our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan visitwww.railtrain.com.au