Business Partner

Keolis Downer (KD) is a leading private provider of multimodal public transport in Australia, working collaboratively with State Governments to develop transports solutions that are tailored for all passengers, regardless of their background. In Adelaide, KD partnered with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport in early 2021 with the aim of delivering revitalized passenger train services to the local community and increasing public transport patronage across South Australia.

Following recent business changes, KD will take on the critical role of custodian of the local network over the next decade, with a focus on asset management and maintenance. In the shorter term, KD will continue to focus on the provision of customer experience and security services for the next two years, until 2027.

Alongside our government partner, Keolis Downer is focused on delivering safe and customer-focused services through our 'Zero Harm' and 'Think Like a Passenger' operating philosophies and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive team environment that extends from within our organization, out to the broader community that we serve each day.

• Lead the development and implementation of the Assurance Framework and Program.
• Partner with business units to embed consistent assurance practices.
• Conduct audits, maturity assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Analyze data and incidents to identify non-compliance and improvement opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice using industry benchmarks and regulatory insights.
• Maintain assurance-related plans and registers, including legislative updates.
• Support regulator relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Champion the development of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) across Safety, Asset, Environment, and Quality.
• Participate in toolbox talks, team meetings, and field activities to maintain strong business engagement.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or 3+ years in a senior assurance, compliance, or governance role.
• Proven experience influencing organizational culture and assurance adoption.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 31000, 15288, 55001).
• Experience in developing and embedding assurance frameworks and IMS.
• Familiarity with ONRSR regulatory requirements and rail infrastructure assurance.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships, educate and mentor.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a salary package that reflects the unique value you bring, your skills and your contributions.
• Work Location: Corporate and Operations based roles are accommodated at our Dry Creek Site, with Customer Experience and Security based out of Adelaide Railway Station. Both sites offer free, secure on-site parking.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Hybrid work arrangements and flexible hours.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Maternity and parental leave policy and flexible return-to-work options.
• A Collaborative Team Environment: A highly supportive and inclusive team.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Committed to fostering diversity and equal opportunities.
• Leadership Development: Bespoke leadership programs to help you grow as a leader.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance and Critical Incident Support: Confidential support including counselling and assistance during critical events.

The Keolis Downer culture is one of engagement and enablement. We are focused on developing our staff, identifying career pathways, and creating opportunities across our global network.

Interested? Click "apply now" to submit a cover letter and resume or contact us at [emailprotected] if you have any questions.

As part of the selection process, checks may be conducted to demonstrate suitability, including National Police Check, due diligence checks, right to work checks and reference checks. Depending on the role, it may also include a Working with Children check and a Medical including Drug and Alcohol screening.

Keolis Downer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women and Indigenous Australians