Rail Safety Coordinator - Projects

Rail Safety Coordinator – Projects

North Melbourne Arrivals Build

3 years, Fixed Term

About the role

Positioned within the People, Risk, Safety and Sustainability Group and reporting to the Project Rail Safety Manager, the Rail Safety Coordinator provides specialist safeworking support across major project packages within the North Melbourne Arrivals Build, including the Northwest Program Alliance, Western Program Alliance, Southern Program Alliance and Signalling Packages.

In this role, you will ensure compliance with rail safety management policies, procedures and processes, while providing expert advice and guidance to project teams on safeworking requirements and rail safety obligations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced rail safety professional who thrives in a dynamic project environment and is passionate about supporting the safe and compliant delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.

Key accountabilities include:

- Provide 24/7 safeworking advice to Project Managers and project personnel
- Deliver specialist guidance on V/Line Work on Track Rules and requirements of adjacent Rail Infrastructure Managers
- Build strong working relationships with the Regional Access Manager and safeworking labour hire partners
- Oversee and support contract safeworking labour hire, including direction on process and rostering
- Develop Rail Safety Management Plans, Agreed Protection Plans, and Safeworking Circulars
- Review project access requests prior to submission
- Conduct Track Protection Inspections and manage associated databases and audit schedules
- Complete rail safety investigations into safeworking incidents
- Represent safeworking at project risk assessments, site walks, and audits
- Perform the role of Site Surveillance Coordinator and Supervising TFPC during Absolute Occupations
- Deliver toolbox talks on Track Protection and Access as required

Location & Travel Considerations

This role will have the use of a Tool of Trade for travel requirements to alliance project sites and will be required to attend occupations, therefore have flexibility with working hours that include night shifts.

You will bring a strong rail operations background and the confidence to provide expert guidance in a complex, high risk   environment.

To be considered for entry into the selection process for this role, applicants must meet the following ‘key selection criteria’, which forms part of our merit-based recruitment process. Applicants are required to include a one-page summary with their application outlining how they meet each of the key selection criteria.

- Previous experience in rail operations, ideally within the V/Line Network.
- Demonstrated experience working on track, including interfaces with adjacent infrastructure managers.
- Solid knowledge of V/Line Work on Track Rules and Operating Procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- V/Line TFPC 3.2 or 3.3 competency
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 1 check.

It is expected that all employees complete at least 12 months of continuous service in their current position before making an application for an alternate role. Employees who are in their probationary period at the time of application are ineligible to apply.

Initial enquiries can be made to Marie-Anne Ramondino, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected].

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

We are committed to providing a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage, please contact the Talent Acquisition Business Partner mentioned above, or email [email protected] for confidential support.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

To apply for this or other vacancies, please submit an up-to-date resume via the internal careers website at Internal Opportunities

It is recommended employees notify their current line manager when applying for alternate roles within V/Line.

Applications close: Tuesday 27th October at 5pm

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