Rail Safety Coordinator

Metro Trains Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail operator in Melbourne is seeking a Rail Safety Coordinator. This role is crucial for the Level Crossing Removal Project, focusing on ensuring compliance with rail safety management across various projects. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications, including being a qualified Track Force Protection Coordinator, and possess experience in rail operations. This is a 12-month on-site opportunity, providing a significant chance to contribute to Melbourne’s rail safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified 3.2 Track Force Protection Coordinator or higher.
• Permit to Work Near (PTWN) preferred.
• Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with RTO Procedures in the rail corridor.
• Provide Rail Safety advice to construction teams.
• Conduct investigations related to project incidents.

Skills

3.2 Track Force Protection Coordinator qualification

Permits to Work Near (PTWN)

MTM – RIW Certification

Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Basic Construction Industry OHS Induction

Experience with rail projects

Knowledge of rail network operations

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Rail Safety Coordinator to play a key role in TheLevel Crossing Removal (LXRP) Project team at SPA (Southern Program Alliance). This position will support the team by facilitating continuous improvement in rail safety management across rail / construction projects.

Please note this is a 12 month opportunity based on site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work in the rail corridor is compliant with RTO Procedures
• Provide Rail Safety advice to construction teams.
• Undertake site walks and visits from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct investigations relating to project incidents and produce relevant reports
• Facilitate continuous improvement and innovation of Rail Safety practices
• Conduct regular Rail Safety compliance inspections and Critical Risk inspections.
• Assist, mentor and develop the delivery of Rail Safety toolboxes and alerts on site.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified 3.2 Track Force Protection Coordinator or higher
• Permit to Work Near (PTWN)Recipient (Preferred)
• MTM – RIW (Rail Industry Worker) associated roles
• Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety or above (Preferred)
• Basic Construction Industry OHS Induction (White card)
• Experience with completion of rail projects
• Have experience in rail network and operations train running (preferred)

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Please note applications for this role will close on 25th of February 2026.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.