Human Factors Specialist

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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

**About the Role**

Based at our Dandenong site but delivering support throughout Australia and New Zealand is the newly created position of Human Factors Specialist (also known as Ergonomist). The Industrialisation team at Alstom is exciting to present this opportunity to take the lead and drive the focus of ensuring our people’s health at work forward.

Health and safety has always been of the utmost importance, however we see the opportunity for an experienced, passionate and approachable professional to take this further to a more proactive, progressive and embedded level, leading the way for our global business.

Whilst we don’t expect any pre-existing knowledge or experience in rail, trains or any particular industry, we are looking for someone with an unparalleled passion for, and demonstrated expertise in, ergonomics and a real can-do attitude.

**Core responsibilities include;**
- Structuring the human factors or ergonomic approach at sites, training, supporting and mobilising relevant teams regarding ergonomic matters
- Lead the assessment of current, and implementation of improved, standards, activities and tools to deliver a design that minimises and prevents injury
- Define and implement the relevant ergonomic strategy, coordinating with global colleagues as required to ensure consistency in methodologies and technology
- Develop and improve local competencies and lead a health first culture
- Collaborate across all areas of the business to establish a preventative, proactive relationship leading to a united front to mitigate risks and improve health outcomes.

**You regard yourself as,**
- A human factors or ergonomic enthusiast, who genuinely enjoys analysing the ways of working, tools and the design/layouts of operational spaces to identify risks and implement solutions and remedy possible negative health impacts
- A proven specialist in the field able to work autonomously and comply with standards
- A clear and effective communicator, who can objectively encourage a culture that minimises risks and promotes a healthy working environment

**A bit about us**
- Work life-balance options including a flexible roster and hybrid work.
- Structured training and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers.
- Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) when Anzac Day and Australia Day fall onto a Tuesday or Thursday.
- Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing, IT products and gym membership

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

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