Rail Human Factors Expert for Safer Operations

Metro Trains Sydney; Sydney, Lockyer Valley Regional; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport discounts

Vehicle leasing options

Employee Recognition Awards

Medibank and BUPA Health Insurance

Job summary

Metro Trains Sydney is seeking an experienced Human Factors Specialist to provide expert advice across systems, projects and operations. You will help integrate human factors and ergonomics to improve safety outcomes, reduce risk and strengthen the organisation's safety culture.

You will collaborate with Safety, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, engaging regulators and industry bodies as required. The role emphasises practical, evidence-based guidance and clear reporting to support risk

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying human factors principles in complex operational environments.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into practical safety advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert human factors and ergonomics advice across systems, projects and operations.
• Integrate human factors into change initiatives and safety programs.
• Identify human factors risks, trends and improvement opportunities through analysis.
• Contribute to standards, guidance and regulatory-aligned requirements.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based technical reports and briefs.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment and safety reviews.
• Embed user-centered design and risk controls in processes and work methods.
• Provide input where asset design, maintenance or operation affects safety.
• Monitor emerging research and industry practices relevant to rail and safety-critical contexts.

Skills

Human Factors

Ergonomics

Analytical

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors/Ergonomics/Engineering/Psychology

Job description

Metro Trains Sydney is seeking an experienced Human Factors Specialist to provide expert advice across systems, projects and operations. You will help integrate human factors and ergonomics to improve safety outcomes, reduce risk and strengthen the organisation's safety culture.

You will collaborate with Safety, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, engaging regulators and industry bodies as required. The role emphasises practical, evidence-based guidance and clear reporting to support risk