Rail Safety Compliance Advisor

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the role

The Rail Safety Compliance Advisor plays a key role in ensuring adherence to Metro’s safety and regulatory requirements with a strong focus on Rail Operations and Maintenance. In this role, you will review incident data, maintain safety management systems, and work collaboratively on implementing corrective actions. Your contributions will support continuous safety improvements and alignment with industry standards, while fostering a proactive, Zero Harm, and psychologically safe workplace culture.

You will also support Metro Tunnel operations by coordinating Track Access requirements across multiple stakeholders to enable safe and efficient maintenance activities. 

This is a 24-month contract position, based in Docklands/West Melbourne, working Monday to Friday (hybrid arrangement with 3 days in the office).

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support technical, process, and digital enhancements to improve safety practices and tools.
• Monitor adherence to Metro’s and contractor safety standards, update procedures, and align with industry regulations like RISSB.
• Maintain and improve safety management systems and resolve system issues.
• Review safety and incident data to identify trends, prepare reports, and support proactive safety planning.
• Provide safety compliance input for projects, conduct checks, and assist in training development and delivery.
• Foster a supportive safety culture and stay informed on industry changes to maintain regulatory alignment.

About you

• Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong experience in safety compliance or coordination in a high-risk environment such as rail or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of rail safety rules and OHS laws.
• Experience supporting safety tasks and ensuring compliance.
• ICAM – Lead Investigator qualification would be an advantage
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to support team members and engage with a variety of stakeholders

Click apply to submit your application by 11.59pm, Sunday 27 July 2025

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.