SENIOR SAFETY INVESTIGATOR (UP TO 12 MONTHS TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

Organisation/Entity: NSW Trains
Job category: Projects
Job location:Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Job reference number: 101829
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $167229.0-$183993.0

WHO WE ARE

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
At NSW TrainLink, we help connect passengers all over NSW and beyond. Our regional network of trains and coaches provide valuable links between regional and metropolitan centres across NSW and between neighbouring states and territories.
Our services support thriving regional communities and economies by helping people access the things that are important to them, and by bringing visitors to our stunning regions.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL:

Join NSW TrainLink as a Senior Safety Investigator, where you’ll lead high-risk, complex investigations - ranging from derailments to threats to passenger safety - and play a key role in protecting our people and the community. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety Investigations, your work will directly shape NSW TrainLink’s safety systems and processes, and contribute to a strong, learning-focused safety culture.
You’ll take ownership of major safety investigations from initial response through to final recommendations, ensuring reports meet the highest standards before executive review. As a senior member of the team, you’ll coach and support other investigators, oversee investigation processes, and ensure alignment with national standards and regulatory requirements.
You’ll work closely with frontline leaders to guide local investigations and embed learnings across the organisation. Collaboration is central to the role - you’ll engage with stakeholders to ensure a consistent and trusted approach to safety investigations that help build trust and confidence across TrainLink, and with external partners and Regulators.
Beyond investigations, you’ll lead critical safety communications, from lessons learned and incident reviews shaping key messages across the business. Through evidence-based insights and clear communication, you’ll drive meaningful, organisation-wide safety improvements.
This is a temporary fixed term, full time opportunity for up to 13 months.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and candidate information pack.