Safety Assurance Manager

**Full time, temporary (2 years) role in a national organisation.**:

- ** Flexible working - we follow a hybrid working model.**:

- ** Undertake regulatory oversight of major Australian major rail projects.**

**About the Opportunity**:
Based in Perth, you will have opportunity to travel interstate to support ONRSR’s work with significant railway projects. You’ll join the Major Projects team, where your knowledge of systems safety assurance and your ability to work independently will have a positive contribution to the safe delivery of railway projects. The Major Projects team works collaboratively and supports each other to provide a consistent approach to all major projects; additionally, you will have access to the engineering, rail systems and safety assurance experience provided by ONRSR’s team of technical specialists.

**About you - Your Impact and Contribution**:
You are an experienced system safety assurance manager with extensive experience in the delivery of major rail projects and programs and have highly developed communication, negotiation, interpersonal and report writing skills. You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and knowledge of rail engineering disciplines, system safety and railway systems.

**To be successful in the role you must be able to also demonstrate the following**:

- Experience in the delivery of major rail projects and programs.
- Knowledge of rail engineering disciplines and railway systems.
- Proven experience and knowledge in the assessment of safety management systems and risk management in the rail industry for rail safety compliance.
- Proven experience and knowledge in systems safety assurance in the rail industry in accordance with IEC 61508 and EN 50126, 50128, 50129 standards.
- Experience in the delivery of safety improvement projects in the rail industry.

**Our Organisation and Culture**:
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has the responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety throughout Australia. As an independent regulatory authority, ONRSR pursues safe railways for Australia by encouraging safe rail operations, enforcing national compliance with the _Rail Safety National Law_, and promoting and improving rail safety across the country.

**We are passionate about supporting Our People**:
At ONRSR we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for Rail Safety for all Australians. Our colleagues have an impact far beyond work, and you’ll be part of a team that is contributing to enhancing safety outcomes.
- You will be part of a $26 billion industry employing over 142,000 people that is at the forefront of innovation, productivity, and world’s best practice
- We invest in building the capability of our people through customised learning and development programs and by growing your curiosity and experience.
- Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Network.
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
- Extra 3 days leave with Christmas closedown for all colleagues.
- Salary packaging of car, laptop, or tablet.

ONRSR actively encourages productive working relationships, a healthy work-life balance, workplace diversity and development of expertise. In addition, the organisation offers a commitment to learning and development, and flexible work options.

**The Application Process**:
**Enquiries to**:Raj Lakshmipathy - Acting Senior Manager, Major Projects - 0470 692 413

**Applications close**:Tuesday, 4 February 2025

We are also committed to responding to every applicant that applies.

**NOTE**:

- _ You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa._
- _ Application closing dates are at the discretion of ONRSR and may change without notice._