Risk and Safety Assurance Lead

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.We act as one team to move Melbourne.About The RoleJoin OCMS, the technology management hub at Metro, overseeing technical maintenance, cybersecurity, app creation, and more. As a crucial team member, you will play a key role in delivering OCMS Signalling Escrow projects, ensuring uninterrupted train services within the MR4 OCMS Train Control and Signalling Renewals work bank.The role involves leading Engineering Assurance activities, implementing risk-based decision-making processes for infrastructure maintenance, renewal works, and various projects. We are seeking a skilled System Safety Assurance SME to develop and review systems assurance requirements, ensuring compliance with contracts, safety regulations, and Metro's Safety Management System (SMS). If you are a seasoned professional with expertise in system Safety Assurance and a passion for innovative technology solutions, apply now to contribute to our mission of delivering excellence and maintaining a robust and secure environment. This is a maximum term role for 24 months.Key ResponsibilitiesAssurance:

• Coordinate and support the review of technical systems Safety Assurance outputs for OCMS Signalling Escrow Program, Change Control Board, Risk Acceptance Working Group, and Management of Change submissions.

• Develop, implement, and manage the Risk and Safety Assurance program for the OCMS Signalling Escrow Program.

• Produce safety documentation aligned with Metro's system Safety Assurance requirements.

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and legislative standards. Risk:

• Development, implement and manage the Risk and Safety Assurance program

• Conduct safety analyses and develop project Risk and Safety Plans.

• Manage risk registers covering various facets.

Engineering:

• Deliver the Engineering and Operational Safety Cases.

• Ensuring escalation of all relevant technical engineering issues.

Stakeholders:

• Liaise with peers, stakeholders and regulators

• Proactively ensure staff awareness of risk

• Conduct Hazard Identification and Analyses.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Systems or Safety Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical capacity within a rail environment.
• Experience in either design, construction and/or maintenance phases.
• Experience of interpreting complex technical diagrams, specifications and plans across a range of technical disciplines
• Experience working in a design assurance environment is desirable.

Why Work At Metro?

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provides you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

Next Steps
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.
Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive cultureMetro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.