About the Job
About the role
The Manager of Rail Safety Investigations oversees the development and management of PTA's rail safety investigation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and rail safety accreditation requirements. This role leads high-level investigations into major rail incidents, reviews divisional investigations, and identifies systemic issues to prevent future incidents. They manage the PTA's incident reporting system, analysing data trends to guide action plans and providing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on investigation outcomes, trends, and recommendation statuses. The Manager also leads safety review meetings and maintains an action register to track and ensure timely resolution of investigation outcomes.
Key responsibilities include providing guidance, training, and mentoring to divisional staff in investigation processes, maintaining current knowledge of industry standards, and establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They support the PTA Executive by advising on investigation processes, chairing internal enquiry groups, and ensuring the continuous improvement of safety investigation frameworks in line with Rail Safety National Law. This role also identifies training needs, develops terms of reference for investigations, and ensures that safety processes are robust, proactive, and aligned with PTA's safety goals.
About You!
To excel in this role, you should possess:
Experience in high-level rail safety investigations, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement, with relevant tertiary qualifications. Skills in handling sensitive issues, presenting, and facilitating with strong written and verbal skills. Proficiency in analysing and applying legislation, regulations, and standards. Strength in monitoring, auditing, and using software for data management, spreadsheets, and document systems. About Us
The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.
At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.
As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia's public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.
You can expect.
Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round. There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Tim Hirst on (08) 0455 259 811 for specific information about the role.
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
A comprehensive CV with two work-related referees. A written application (no longer than 3 pages) outlining your experience addressing all Selection Criteria in the JDF. Applicants are requested to apply online using the 'Apply for Job' button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC's will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants may also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.
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