Rail Safety Coordinator - Projects

V/Line Corporation; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free myki travel

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team

Resumo da oferta

V/Line is seeking a Rail Safety Coordinator within the People, Risk, Safety and Sustainability Group, reporting to the Project Rail Safety Manager, to provide specialist safeworking support across North Melbourne Arrivals Build packages.

You will ensure compliance with rail safety policies, advise project teams on safeworking obligations, and contribute to risk assessments, track protection, and audits in a dynamic project environment.

Qualificações

• Experience in rail operations, ideally within the V/Line Network.
• Experience on track with interfaces to adjacent infrastructure managers.
• Solid knowledge of V/Line Work on Track Rules and Operating Procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• TFPC 3.2 or 3.3 competency; working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 24/7 safeworking advice to Project Managers and project personnel.
• Deliver specialist guidance on V/Line Work on Track Rules and requirements of adjacent Rail Infrastructure Managers.
• Oversee and support contract safeworking labour hire, including direction on process and rostering.
• Develop Rail Safety Management Plans, Agreed Protection Plans, and Safeworking Circulars.
• Review project access requests prior to submission; conduct Track Protection Inspections and manage associated databases and audit schedules.
• Complete rail safety investigations into safeworking incidents.
• Represent safeworking at project risk assessments, site walks, and audits.
• Perform the role of Site Surveillance Coordinator and Supervising TFPC during Absolute Occupations.
• Deliver toolbox talks on Track Protection and Access as required.

Conhecimentos

Rail operations

Safety guidance

High risk environment

Stakeholder communication

Ferramentas

Microsoft applications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Positioned within the People, Risk, Safety and Sustainability Group and reporting to the Project Rail Safety Manager, the Rail Safety Coordinator provides specialist safeworking support across major project packages within the North Melbourne Arrivals Build, including the Northwest Program Alliance, Western Program Alliance, Southern Program Alliance and Signalling Packages.

In this role, you will ensure compliance with rail safety management policies, procedures and processes, while providing expert advice and guidance to project teams on safeworking requirements and rail safety obligations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced rail safety professional who thrives in a dynamic project environment and is passionate about supporting the safe and compliant delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.

Key accountabilities include:

• Provide 24/7 safeworking advice to Project Managers and project personnel
• Deliver specialist guidance on V/Line Work on Track Rules and requirements of adjacent Rail Infrastructure Managers
• Build strong working relationships with the Regional Access Manager and safeworking labour hire partners
• Oversee and support contract safeworking labour hire, including direction on process and rostering
• Develop Rail Safety Management Plans, Agreed Protection Plans, and Safeworking Circulars
• Review project access requests prior to submission
• Conduct Track Protection Inspections and manage associated databases and audit schedules
• Complete rail safety investigations into safeworking incidents
• Represent safeworking at project risk assessments, site walks, and audits
• Perform the role of Site Surveillance Coordinator and Supervising TFPC during Absolute Occupations
• Deliver toolbox talks on Track Protection and Access as required

Location & Travel Considerations

This role will have the use of a Tool of Trade for travel requirements to alliance project sites and will be required to attend occupations, therefore have flexibility with working hours that include night shifts.

About you

You will bring a strong rail operations background and the confidence to provide expert guidance in a complex, high riskenvironment.

In addition,our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Previous experience in rail operations, ideally within the V/Line Network.
• Demonstrated experience working on track, including interfaces with adjacent infrastructure managers.
• Solid knowledge of V/Line Work on Track Rules and Operating Procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• V/Line TFPC 3.2 or 3.3 competencyWorking knowledge of Microsoft applications

Why V/Line

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at [e-mail] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards.

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioral interview, and a medical risk category 1 check.