Head of Network Operations

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 636453
**Location**: 5094 - DRY CREEK
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is one of the largest state government agencies in South Australia.
Our extensive portfolio means we interact with South Australians daily.

Through the infrastructure we build and maintain, transport systems we operate, licensing and regulatory services we administer and the safety initiatives we drive, our work encompasses every part of our State.

We connect South Australians to keep our State moving—now and for the future.

**Public Transport South Australia**
Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) moves millions of South Australians every day.

We provide well connected and customer-focused public transport services safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We are involved in delivering game-changing projects, from the electrification of our trains, improving services based on feedback and demand, through to the exciting transition to renewable energy, creating a legacy for our State.

**The Opportunity**
We believe we have the most talented and skilled workforce in government. Our people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the South Australian community.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Network Operations to oversee our Dry Creek Operations Control Centre. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and management to ensure the seamless and effective delivery of high-level operational functions. You will have direct responsibility for Network Controllers, Shift Managers, Network Operations Supervisors, the Train Crew Supervisor, and Team Leaders, as well as the direct supervision of Operational Shift Managers.

Key responsibilities include ensuring our passenger transport service objectives align with relevant legislation, maintaining compliance with rail safety requirements as set out in the _Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012_, and delivering expert advice and consultation to internal and external stakeholders. This is a critical leadership role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our operations.

If you’re interested in a career that really moves, we’d love to hear from you.

**Qualifications/Experience**
Required:

- Completed education to Year 11 standard or equivalent.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent or a relevant skill set or willingness to work towards same.
- Current Driver’s Licence.

Desired:

- Proven experience in a senior management role within an operational environment including the management of performance and mandatory learning and development requirements.
- Previous experience within a rail operations environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of _Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012_ (RSNL), _Work Health and Safety Act 2012_ & Regulations and associated Government legislation, policies, practices and operations, and risk, quality and safety management principles and systems.

**Special Conditions**
- A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment which must be renewed in accordance with relevant Rail Commissioner requirements.
- Maintaining fitness for duty as a Category 3 Non-Critical Safety Worker.
- The role will work office hours but may also cater to occasional ‘on call’ requirements and some intra/interstate travel may be required.

**Remuneration**
MAS3 - $127,589 per annum

**Enquiries**
Mohit Sareen
Director, Rail Operations
Telephone: 0424 564 687

**Application Instructions**
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

N.B. Interviews will be conducted over the Christmas holiday period.

**Our Commitment**

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Head of Network Operations (MAS3)

**Applications close**: 28/11/2024 9:00 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.