Safety Specialist - Rolling Stock

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Why work at Metro?
Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide 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.
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About the team
Our Network Assets and Assurance (NA&A) team includes more than 2000 people from Infrastructure, Innovation, Engineering, Rolling Stock, OCMS, Strategic Asset Management and Planning and Integration. The NA&A team manage the change to the network - ensuring that the asset outcome is safe, reliable, and sustainable, both today and into the future.
About the role
Are you a dedicated safety professional with a passion for ensuring the highest standards in rail safety? An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a Safety Specialist to join our team with Rolling Stock at Metro Trains Melbourne. This role requires a commitment to safety excellence and will be based at multiple depots, including Craigieburn, Westall, and Newport.
What you will be doing
Conducting comprehensive safety assessments and audits Developing and implementing tailored safety programs and initiatives for Rolling Stock fleets at multiple locations.
Collaborating with maintenance and operational teams at each depot to ensure safety compliance.
Investigating incidents, near misses, and implementing corrective actions.
Facilitating safety training sessions for staff at all depots.
Keeping abreast of industry regulations and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
About you
Proven experience in a safety-related role, preferably within the rail or transportation industry.
In-depth knowledge of safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Familiarity with rail safety protocols and procedures.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough safety assessments.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Commitment to continuous improvement in safety practices.
Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety and incident management (eg. ICAM)
Next steps
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne!
Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.
Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
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.
Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture
Metro 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.