Senior Manager Rail Safety at Transport for NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rail Safety Management, Strategic Leadership, Safety Management Systems, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management, RTO Accreditation, Technical Expertise, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Infrastructure Project Management, Safety Culture Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally. You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day. In this role, you'll: Join the Health and Safety team and become a driving force in shaping rail safety at Sydney Metro. As a Senior Rail Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding tailored safety practices across Sydney Metro's exceptional project portfolio. You will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust safety management systems. Your influence will be critical in driving compliance with all relevant rail safety requirements and fostering a proactive safety culture across our projects. As a key leader within Sydney Metro's Health and Safety team, the Senior Rail Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the Sydney Metro’s safety culture and ensuring compliance across our project portfolio. Reporting to the Director Health and Safety Parterning, you will provide strategic direction and apply your technical expertise to develop, implement, and continuously improve Sydney Metro's rail safety management system. This is a permanent role, requiring attendance at the centrally based Sydney Metro office and Project sites. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack. About you We are seeking an accomplished and influential rail safety leader with a passion for driving excellence and shaping the future of rail safety for Sydney Metro. As a technical expert, you possess a deep understanding of the rail industry , applying rail safety legislation, standards, and best practices within major rail projects and a proven ability to navigate complex safety challenges within large-scale infrastructure projects. A strategic mindset and the ability to inspire confidence and influence stakeholders at all levels. A genuine passion for safety and a dedication to fostering a proactive safety culture. Proven capabilities leading and motivating high-performing teams, coupled with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. A demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and mitigate safety risks, while proactively driving compliance and delivering impactful outcomes. In-depth knowledge of Rail Transport Operator (RTO) accreditation requirements and practical application of such. Extensive experience in the rail industry or related rail infrastructure construction, ideally within NSW. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience that demonstrates your extensive capabilities. Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday, 28th June 2026. For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE.HUGHES@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of tailored rail safety practices and management systems across Sydney Metro's project portfolio. Drive compliance with rail safety requirements and foster a proactive safety culture through strategic leadership.