• $96,942 - $117,293 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing   
• Usual hours of work: Full Time
• Usual work location: Melbourne, CBD

The position of Rail Safety Officer forms a part of the Rail Safety Branch within Transport Safety Victoria.

The position of Rail Safety Officer reports to the Manager, Regulatory Operations. This position is responsible for monitoring the compliance of rail operators with designated rail safety legislation, assessing accreditation applications and conducting targeted compliance activities. The position is responsible for providing advice and maintaining effective communication and relationships with senior management and accredited and non-accredited rail operators and industry stakeholders regarding rail safety, accreditation and compliance matters.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Understanding of the principles of integrated safety management systems, risk management, auditing and their application to railway operations and the Rail Safety National & Local Law is desirable.
• Experience and expertise in planning and conducting complex safety audits and compliance inspections ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements within a hazardous environment.
• Experience in safety operations and compliance in the rail industry.

Your application must include: Updated resume, cover letter and the responses to the following questions:

•  In terms of Compliance and Enforcement, can you please explain the regulatory options available to a Rail Safety Officer, and under what circumstances you would utilise each?
•  Can you please provide an example of when you have had to consider the concept of "So Far as is Reasonably Practicable" in your decision-making process, and how did this impact on the outcome?

For a confidential discussion, please call Rachel Tuckerman, Manager Regulatory Operations on 0428 140 591.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.  To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now' button below. 

Applications close at midnight on 28 February 2019

Note: The generic online form on www.careers.vic.gov.au may ask you to provide responses to all of the KSC. At this step in the on-line process, please only upload your resume and cover letter (as there is NO requirement to address all of the KSC for positions). Once uploaded move on to the last screen where you will be asked to submit responses to the specific questions only. Complete those specific questions to finalise your application. You may also respond to the questions in a separate document and upload it with your resume/cover letter.