At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and improve safety systems across the organisation.
- Company: Join Aurizon, a leader in rail safety with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, development opportunities, and discounts on health and travel.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and access to mentoring programs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Law, Commerce, Safety, or related field; experience in safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Aurizon is seeking a highly capable Senior Adviser - Regulation and Safety Systems to support the delivery of our Safety Strategy and enterprise-wide safety obligations.
About the role
This role will provide specialist expertise in safety legislation, regulation, accreditation, and safety management systems (SMS), enabling the business to maintain compliance, strengthen regulatory relationships, and continuously improve safety performance across the organisation. You will play a critical role in delivering safety initiatives and supporting business transformation through a robust, risk-based and operationally aligned safety framework.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and deliver safety initiatives and safety streams within Business Unit projects, ensuring alignment with Aurizon’s Safety Management System (SMS) and safety approach.
- Continuously improve the SMS, developing risk-based, user-focused documentation that reflects work-as-done and meets regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert advice on safety legislation, regulatory frameworks, accreditation, and contractual safety obligations, driving enterprise-wide compliance.
- Manage regulatory interactions, including responses to queries, notifications, and audits, while building internal capability for local regulatory readiness.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, business leaders, workers, and unions to support a collaborative and proactive safety culture.
- Support change management for SMS and accreditation updates, including consultation and associated training impacts.
About you
You are a safety and regulatory specialist with a strong understanding of rail safety frameworks and a passion for driving continuous improvement in safety systems.
- Degree-level qualification in Law, Commerce, Safety, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in safety legislation, regulation, and accreditation, with specific knowledge of Rail Safety National Law (mandatory).
- Proven experience delivering safety improvement initiatives and projects.
- Strong capability in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems.
- In-depth knowledge of safety risk management principles and practices.
- Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, including consultation, negotiation, coaching, and influencing.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, unions, and senior business leaders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes.
What we offer you
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long‑term and exciting career opportunities.
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
Senior Advisor Regulation and Safety Systems employer: Aurizon
Aurizon is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture where innovation and data-driven decision-making thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of our business. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages creative problem-solving.
