Competitive remuneration package
Be a part of a landmark, city shaping project
Defined career progression and development opportunities
About the Project Parklife Metro JV is leading a transformative Metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield, linking with the new Western Sydney Airport that is currently under construction. This joint venture with Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild aims to deliver 6 new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills. As the largest PPP project ever awarded in NSW, this $5 billion initiative will leave a lasting legacy for the Greater Western Sydney community. Joining this groundbreaking project offers a unique opportunity to advance your career.
Benefits: Work on one of the biggest projects in Western Sydney that will pave the way for your career Growth and development opportunities Competitive remuneration package Supportive and collaborative work culture For our Western Sydney applicants, work close to home The Opportunity: The Rail Safety Officer will coordinate and manage all delivery aspects of Rail Safety on the SSTOM project. You will also assist the Senior Rail Safety Officer, Rail Safety Director, and other internal stakeholders to identify, assess, evaluate and control rail safety risk. This role will be based Full Time on-site along the alignment of the project (St Marys to Bradfield).
Responsibilities: Manages the compliance obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, National Rail Safety Legislation, and associated legislative requirements. Provide direction, instruction and assistance to all project personnel employed across the project on a functional basis in relation to best practice, process, and procedure. Stops the progress of the relevant part of the Project Works where health or safety is being or may be compromised. Develop, maintain and upgrade as required the WHS Management Plan and support the rail safety assurance management team with Rail Safety Manager providing assurance for compliance with OSH, WHS and Rail Safety legislation. Assists, advising and supporting senior management in WHS policy procedures, legislation and training requirements including rail safety requirements. Monitors compliance with the rail safety and health and safety management systems. Ensures supervisory personnel are trained in their rail safety requirements and ensuring consultation arrangements have been established with employees. Reports notifiable occurrences to the respective stakeholders and reviews notifiable occurrences to ensure actions have been taken to prevent recurrence. Leads investigations for all extreme risk incidents, injuries and hazards and provide functional assistance and recommendations for the development of appropriate preventative actions to prevent reoccurrence. Reports to SSTOM Management on the performance of the project rail safety system for project reviews. Educates Line Managers and subcontractors in the project Policies and Procedures. Provide leadership to our personnel to achieve no harm or injury on culture in the workplace. Establish and maintain strong positive relationships with project and operational managers to ensure engagement and support of the SSTOM project goals and objectives. Develop & cultivate relationships with clients ensuring compliance with both client and company requirements. Ensure that all statutory rail safety requirements, engineering standards and construction procedures are complied with. Ensure all activities are carried out with due regard to safe working practice, safety of personnel and the integrity of the equipment. Ensure that work is being executed in accordance with internal requirements and the client's rail safety and quality specifications and instructions. Oversee the development of rail safety hazard identification plans, risk analysis, corporate and site-specific safety plans. Assist with the collection, preparation, analysis and issue of company rail safety statistics and performance data and implement strategies to achieve continual improvement. Criteria: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, WHS, Environmental Health, or a related field. Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor, Coordinator or Rail Safety Officer in the construction industry, preferably within a Tier 1 Contractor organisation. Minimum 2+ years working on a rail project. Thorough knowledge of relevant rail safety and health & safety legislation, regulations, and codes of practice. Strong understanding of construction processes, rail safety, hazards, and risk assessment methodologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. What's next? If you would like to join our team align with the criteria required for the role, we encourage you to submit your CV by clicking 'Apply'. Interested to learn more about Parklife Metro JV? Visit our website at
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