Senior Risk Modeller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Burwood office access

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a specialist to manage the Risk Register, provide expert interpretation of risk data, and support executive decision making. The role includes governance, data quality, and developing controls in a high-reliability environment.

You will engage with executives and Risk/Safety professionals to enable risk-based decisions and respond to regulatory requests, while working from our Burwood office in a hybrid arrangement.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in development, management and application of a risk register for a complex, high reliability environment.
• Ability to provide expert level analysis of safety and operational risk data.
• Strong communication and collaboration with executives and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level advice on interpretation and use of reports/data extract from the Risk Register.
• Manage and develop all aspects of the Risk Register including governance, data quality, application, and development of controls.
• Present information to the executive leadership team on risk exposure for informed decisions.
• Present information to Risk and Safety professionals to support risk-based decision making.
• Respond to requests from regulatory authorities or external parties regarding the Risk Register.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in risk discipline

Job description

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide expert level advice on the interpretation and use of reports/data extract from the Risk Register
• Manage and develop all aspects of the Risk Register including; governance process, data quality, application, and development of controls etc.
• Provide and present information to the executive leadership team on the organisation’s risk exposure to enable informed risk-based decision making.
• Provide and present information to Risk and Safety professionals within the business to support the application of risk-based decision making within the business units.
• Provide and present information within the Risk Register in response to requests from regulatory authorities or other external parties as required.

This permanent position is located in our Burwood office. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation’s Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance and approved remote working.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.

About you

You’ll have professional experience in the development, management, and application of a risk register for a complex, high reliability environment. You’ll have demonstrated ability to provide expert level analysis of safety and operational risk data.

Your communication and collaboration skills will set you up for success in this role, as you will be required to work with and positively influence executives, the senior leadership team and professional peers in relation to the use and interpretation of safety risk reports and data.

You will have proven ability to accurately manipulate risk data (textual and numerical) within and between different software applications and reporting tools. You should have tertiary qualifications in a Risk relevant discipline.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM, Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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