Rail Safety Advisor

UGL Pty Limited; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking a rail safety professional to oversee compliance with rail network rules and procedures under the Head of HSE. The role involves coaching on rail safety, conducting site visits, preparing compliance reports, and supporting operations and maintenance in a safety-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in operational rail safety, rail safeworking requirements, and delivering safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational rail safety environments.
• Experience in rail safeworking requirements.
• Experience in delivery of safety initiatives and training.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of Risk Management principles, controls hierarchy etc.
• Sound knowledge of HSSE and Quality Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accident/incident investigations, risk assessments and hazard / injury management processes.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring on rail safety, including conducting site visits for mentoring and support both randomly and scheduled.
• Prepare reports of site visit compliance with SMS and Rail Safety National Law.
• Provide support and guidance in the rail safety operational environment for operations and maintenance activities.
• Assist in the preparation of strategies for working safely within and around rail corridors – including lateral thinking in implementing Safety solutions.
• Assist in the completion of incident investigations when required and coaching of staff conducting investigations.
• Support the response, recovery and learning from incidents which may occur.
• Assist in the development of site-specific safety management documentation such as plans and risk assessments.
• Monitoring compliance with safety controls and ensuring incidents, hazards and safety conversations are reported and control breaches/incidents are investigated for prevention of recurrence.
• Audits of compliance with the Safety Management System, including Network Rules and Procedures, and production of reports.
• Updating of Safety Management System (SMS) documentation as required.

Skills

Rail safety

Rail safeworking

Safety training

Risk management

HSSE & Quality

Incident investigations

Job description

UGL Transport is a diversified transport company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions across the Transport sector, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions. We are guided by our Company values which extend to all leaders and team members and across all departments within the company. UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) is a subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 85% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible to work under the direction of the Head of HSE and assist in overseeing all rail safety requirements and ensuring compliance with network rules and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching and mentoring on rail safety, including conducting site visits for mentoring and support both randomly and scheduled Prepare reports of site visit compliance with SMS and Rail Safety National Law Provide support and guidance in the rail safety operational environment for operations and maintenance activities, including support for the business during shutdowns. Assist in the preparation of strategies for working safely within and around rail corridors – including lateral thinking in implementing Safety solutions. Assist in the completion of incident investigations when required and coaching of staff conducting investigations. Support the response, recovery and learning from incidents which may occur. Assist in the development of site-specific safety management documentation such as plans and risk assessments. Monitoring compliance with safety controls and ensuring incidents, hazards and safety conversations are reported and control breaches/incidents are investigated for prevention of recurrence. Audits of compliance with the Safety Management System, including Network Rules and Procedures, and production of reports. Updating of Safety Management System (SMS) documentation as required.

Qualifications

Experience in operational rail safety environments. Experience in rail safeworking requirements Experience in delivery of safety initiatives and training Demonstrates a sound understanding of Risk Management principles, controls hierarchy etc. Sound knowledge of HSSE and Quality Systems. Demonstrated ability to conduct accident/incident investigations, risk assessments and hazard / injury management processes.

Diversity

We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As anEqual Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature‑aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening. REF:269759