CareerPlan

Rail Safety Manager

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time170k–180k2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead the Safety and Quality function, driving the implementation and continuous improvement of Safety and Quality Management Systems for a major urban transportation company's fleet and asset base.

Role type

Senior leadership safety and quality manager

Builds

Safety and Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO 9001 and OH&S legislation

Domain

Rail transport / Complex infrastructure

Required skills

Safety Management System (SMS) expertise, Quality Management System (ISO 9001) knowledge, audit and investigation leadership, regulatory compliance, root-cause analysis, stakeholder influence, data interpretation

Preferred skills

Engineering or safety/quality tertiary qualification, experience in cultural transformation, leading indicators management

Technologies

ISO 9001, SMS frameworks, CAPA processes

Responsibilities

Lead SMS improvement and regulatory compliance, drive safety assurance audits and investigations, champion safety culture initiatives, establish and manage Quality Management System, oversee non-conformance and CAPA processes, monitor safety and quality metrics, partner with senior stakeholders and regulators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope