Safety Manager
Core
Oversee the implementation of workplace health and rail safety frameworks for a 1,600km freight rail infrastructure project in Australia.
Role type
Senior Safety Manager (Infrastructure/Rail)
Builds
A safe, compliant, and high-performing safety culture across project delivery teams and contractors for the Inland Rail I2S section.
Domain
Infrastructure construction / Rail transport / Workplace Health & Safety
Deliverable
Production safety management systems and incident prevention
Required skills
WHS legislation knowledge, safety management system implementation, incident investigation, risk management, contractor management, safety assurance auditing, data analysis
Preferred skills
Rail industry experience, rail safety legislation knowledge, exposure to industry-leading safety assurance frameworks
Technologies
Safety Management System (SMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Integrated Management System (IMS)
Responsibilities
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of WHS and rail safety frameworks; Provide expert WHS and rail safety advice to leadership; Coach teams to foster a proactive safety culture; Lead safety assurance, surveillance, and audit activities; Ensure contractor management systems align with safety requirements; Support safety-in-design reviews; Lead or support incident investigations; Oversee WHS and rail safety initiatives; Champion consistency in safeworking practices; Drive compliance with SMS, EMS, and IMS.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC