Rail Safety & Operations Readiness SME

Transport for NSW; Burwood; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a permanent full-time Protection Officer to support the Enterprise Track Worker Safety Program. The role involves delivering safety technology initiatives, providing track access and rail operations guidance, and coordinating with frontline stakeholders across Sydney Trains and NSW Trains networks.

You will lead planning, testing, and deployment, develop operational processes, monitor deployed tech, and address risks to ensure safe implementation and reliable

Qualifications

• Hold qualifications as a Protection Officer with knowledge of Worksite Protection and Network Rules.
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Operational experience within the Sydney Trains network and knowledge of rail operations.
• Experience supporting rail safety or safeworking operations.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safety technology initiatives to reduce track workers' exposure.
• Provide expert track access and rail operations advice.
• Engage with frontline stakeholders.
• Lead planning, testing and deployment of initiatives across the rail networks.
• Develop operational processes and monitor deployed technologies.
• Identify and address emerging risks to support safe implementation.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Worksite protection

Class C license

Rail operations knowledge

Documentation & compliance

Education

Protection Officer qualifications

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a permanent full-time Protection Officer to support the Enterprise Track Worker Safety Program. The role involves delivering safety technology initiatives, providing track access and rail operations guidance, and coordinating with frontline stakeholders across Sydney Trains and NSW Trains networks.

You will lead planning, testing, and deployment, develop operational processes, monitor deployed tech, and address risks to ensure safe implementation and reliable