Rail Safety Manager

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rail Safety Manager to join the North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) to support ongoing works as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project Portfolio. In this role you will have governance and oversight to facilitate continuous improvement in all aspects of rail safety management and compliance. You’ll implement and audit process and interface between ARO’s in accordance to National Rail Safety Laws, PTC 1994 Book of rules and operating procedures. 

This is a full-time opportunity predominately based on the Sunshine Superhub Project and supporting other different sites working across the North Western Program Alliance.

Key Responsibilities  

• You’ll development, rollout and monitoring of the project-specific Safeworking Framework that is tailored and scalable to all Projects 

• Provision of advice on all matters relating to Safeworking across multiple AROs. 

• You’ll be representing Metro on rail safety matters throughout the project lifecycle during development, delivery and completion 

• Provide interpretation on the Safeworking worksite protection rules 

• You’ll provide tailored advice on requirements and make recommendations on Project sites 

• Be a key interface across external and internal stakeholders such as VLine, ARTC, contractors and Alliance partners 

Qualifications 

• Qualified as a Level 3.3 Track Force Protection Co-ordinator (V/Line Network required). 

• Have sound knowledge of the PTC 1994 Book of Rules and Operating Procedures, as it applies to the MTM & V/Line Network is essential 

• Strong understanding of the TA20 Network Rules as applies to the ARTC Network. 

• Ability to collect, analyse and present workplace data and information 

• Communicate with influence with a range of different stakeholders across a multidisciplinary organisation 

• Have an understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry 

Next Steps 

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network! 

Please note applications will be accepted until 15th of January 2026, there might be a delay in process due to the Christmas Shut down period. 

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.