At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safety initiatives and manage operational risk in Melbourne's tram network.
- Company: Join Yarra Trams, the heart of Melbourne's transport system.
- Benefits: Enjoy a free travel pass, competitive salary, and workplace flexibility.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety while helping Melbourne move forward.
- Qualifications: Tertiary studies in Safety and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Trams are the heart of Melbourne – join our team and be part of the world’s largest tram network.
Our Purpose
At Yarra Trams, we’re not just moving people — we’re moving Melbourne. Your journey is our passion, and it drives everything we do. From the tracks to the teams behind them, we’re committed to delivering world-class service — and it all starts with passionate people like you.
A new opportunity has been created in our Safety & Security team for a new Safety Advisor. In this position you’ll support the broader Safety function with formal advice to the business around rail safety behaviours & procedures, hazard identification & mitigation as well as assisting with site safety and accreditation processes.
About the role
Reporting into our Manager, Safety this role will:
- Work as a safety business partner, primarily to our operations division stakeholders to help manage operational risk
- Provide expert advice and support on all SMS aspects from governance, risk management, assurance and training/safety promotion
- Lead enterprise safety programs and initiatives
- Lead audits and compliance activities in relation to Yarra Tram’s rail safety processes
- Support regulatory reporting requirements and issue resolution
About You
This role will suit someone keen to continue with their Health & Safety journey, ideally coming from a Rail operating environment, or other high risk, safety critical environments. To succeed in this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
- Completed tertiary studies in Safety, Risk or equivalent
- OHS Safety and/or Rail Safety management experience (5+ years)
- Worked in a safety business partnering capacity, supporting risk and control owners to manage safety
- Experience applying Safety Management Systems preferably in the operational context for Rail, or another complex operations setting
- Experience in risk management procedures and processes
- Experience auditing and investigation compliance and reporting procedures and processes
About our Recruitment Process
After your initial application, here’s what to expect:
- Review: We review and shortlist applications as they arrive, and we may progress strong candidates before the campaign closes.
- Interview: Our interviews are the best way for us to get to know you and determine your fit for the role through questions focused on your behaviours, skills and experiences.
- Background & pre-employment checks: If you’re the preferred candidate we’ll ask you to go through a series of background checks, including references, working rights, drug & alcohol and medical checks which are standard for all positions within Yarra Trams.
- Offer: Once we’ve had conversations around salary and notice periods, your offer will be extended to you via a secure online platform for your review and acceptance.
Why Yarra Trams?
We’re proud to be part of Melbourne’s heartbeat. At Yarra Trams, you’ll find a supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of thousands of passengers every day.
As the operator of the world's largest tram network and an iconic part of Melbourne's transport system, Yarra Journey Makers is dedicated to serving communities by ensuring safe and reliable travel every day. Join a team focused on helping people and delivering better tram journeys to keep Melbourne moving forward.
Additionally, you will receive:
- A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Workplace flexibility
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to our Paid Parental leave policies
Yarra Trams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.
We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.
Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).
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