Rail Safety Manager

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia John Holland Full time

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

**About John Holland**:
We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges. From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently. While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

Are you up for the challenge?

Join the team as a Rail Safety Manager on our SRL project based in Melbourne. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in rail on a high-profile project as part of one of Australia’s most highly regarded construction companies.

**Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)**
- Obtaining and maintaining rail safety accreditation for the SRL East project as part of the safety team and the development of a rail safety management system.
- Providing specialist safety knowledge to the SRL East projects Alliance partners and contractors to ensure the compliant and effective implementation of the rail safety management system.
- Developing and administering governance and assurance programs for multiple contractors working under the SRL East projects rail safety accreditation.
- Supporting the delivery of broader safety strategies for the SRL East Project and undertaking day-to-day activities to support the safety team.
- Driving continuous safety improvement on the SRL East project in collaboration with the project leadership team and providing active coaching to build safety and accreditation capabilities throughout the project.
- Proactive collaboration with the SRL Authority and maintaining a positive and respectful working relationship.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Previous experience in rail safety accreditation matters, with a strong understanding of rail safety management systems
- Bachelor degree in Quality, Safety, Environmental, Project Management or related field.
- Knowledge of Rail Safety legislation and statutes and the ability to interpret any relevant statutes or legislation applicable to the project.
- Previous experience working on major projects with a tier 1 or tier 2 contractor.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders.

You will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and be able to foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
Your flexible and team-centric attitude, along with your high motivation to learn and adapt to a variety of challenges that extend beyond the technical, will see you succeed in the role.

  • Manager, Health, Safety

    7 hours ago

    Melbourne, Australia Suburban Rail Loop Authority Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Suburban Rail Loop Authority **Salary**: $175,731 - $238,997 Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Reference: 2571 **About the opportunity** The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is seeking to engage an experienced Manager in Rail Safety and Occupational, Health and Safety. This 12...

  • Manager, Health, Safety

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Suburban Rail Loop Authority Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term Organisation: Suburban Rail Loop Authority **Salary**: $182,813 - $248,629 Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Reference: 6171 **About the opportunity** Reporting to the Deputy Director, Safety Operations, the role of Manager, Health, Safety, and Rail Safety, is required by the Suburban...

  • Safety Manager

    7 hours ago

    Melbourne, Australia CPB Contractors Full time

    **Safety Manager - Rail**: - Job ID- 1000816- Job Type- Permanent Full-time- Location- Aus - Melbourne- Categories- Project Management, Safety / Health / Environment / Quality- Share- Applications closeCPB Contractors is a leading international construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group. Working closely with our clients and partners, CPB...

  • Rail Safety Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Metro Trains Melbourne Full time

    **Location**: Melbourne, VIC, AU **Company**:metrotrain Metro is a **multi-award winning organisation** and we pride ourselves on our team of **honest**, high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive and **safety** focused and who are at the core of our success. You will be joining an organisation that is known as a global leader in its field...

  • Safety Advisor

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Martinus Rail Full time

    **The Company** Martinus is a 100% Australian owned and operated rail construction company working on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects. We are a company that focuses on finding people who are the right fit into our company culture as much having the right skills and experience. We encourage learning, experimentation and out of the...

  • Ehs And Rail Safety Manager

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

    Select how often (in days) to receive an alert :EHS and Rail Safety Manager - DandenongDate :26 Aug 2025Company : AlstomAt Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people.From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the...

  • Health & Safety Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Suburban Rail Loop Authority Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Ongoing - Full Time Organisation: Suburban Rail Loop Authority **Salary**: $182,813 - $248,629 Occupation: Construction Reference: 6162 **About the opportunity** Reporting to the SRLA Senior Manager, Health & Safety, Tunnels & Civils, this role will be a key leader within the SRLA safety matrix team by providing...

  • Ehs & Rail Safety Manager - Ballarat

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

    About us :At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility...

  • Rail Operations Manager

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRailOperations Full time $97,541 - $111,142

    As a Rail Operations Manager, you play a pivotal role in delivering punctual and safe rail services to communities.About The RoleLead daily rail operations, ensuring seamless execution of the rail plan and managing service disruptions in real-time across our 4,000km rail network.Implement and adjust the daily rail plan in response to operational...

  • Advisor, Safety

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia kdrvictori Full time $98,765 - $123,456 per year

    Yarra Trams requires a Safety Advisor within the Health, Safety and Sustainability function. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this role involves:Providing support, coordination and advice relating to Rail Safety and OHS practices, systems and proceduresConducting Rail Safety and OHS audits and inspectionsIdentifying workplace hazards and leading the...