Risk Coordinator

Metro Overview

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.

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) are currently recruiting for a Risk Coordinator to support the Level Crossing Removal Project as part of the North Western Program Alliance

As the Risk Coordinator you will play a  key role in the implementation and control of MTM risk management strategies and LXRP’s system safety assurance processes to minimise all forms of risk and maximise opportunities for the projects within the Alliance. 

This is a full time position offered as a  12 month max term contract.  The role will be priarily based from Sunshine main offices with requirements to work from various projet sites across the network

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assurance to the Engineering Interface, Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance Manager, the Project Manager, and the Rail Director that the project is managing all risks safe SFAIRP.
• Support the development and management of Project Hazard Logs (PHL), Safety Derived Requirements (SDR) and Change Registers covering all facets of risk including safety, financial, operational, environmental, reputational
• Support the development of risk registers, facilitate risk workshops and participate in the hazard identification and analysis process.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with relevant stakeholders to support the continuous two-way information exchange on risk management activities.
• Support the development of System Engineering & Safety Assurance documentation.
• Develop, analyse and trace requirements, specifications, operational concepts and use cases.
• Contribute to the conformance of sub-system designs with requirements, specifications, systems interfaces and other designs.
• Plan and conduct systems safety verification and validation in line with MTM & LXRP’s requirements, and legislative and regulatory requirements.

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About You: 

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is required (e.g. Engineering, Industrial Safety, risk management)
• Demonstrated experience within System Safety Assurance processes in a construction or engineering setting
• Experience facilitating risk assessment workshops and identification of risk reduction strategies and demonstrated experience in the development of hazard analysis and risk assessment’s
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery incorporating risk management;
• Excellent verbal and written skills and can communicate and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to develop trust and strong relationships.
• Critical thinking, analytical assessment and problem solving abilities
• Strong capabilities in consultation and interpersonal relationships management 

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before COB Wednesday 19th of March, 2025 and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

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.

The recruitment and selection process for this position may require shortlisted applicants to undertake, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History Checks.

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.

Office Days

Metro values connection between our employees and we believe helps to foster relationships and innovation. There is a requirement that our positions are present on site, 3 days per week. While this is an important aspect of the position, our business values and supports flexible working and reasonable adjustments. If you have concerns about meeting this requirement, please discuss them with your TA partner.