Senior Advisor, Risk

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About this opportunity

Yarra Trams requires a Senior Adisor, Risk within our Safety Function to drive the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of Risk Management across Yarra Trams including compliance with regulatory requirements relating to Rail Safety Legislation. Reporting to Manager, Risk in the Health Safety and Sustainability Directorate, this role involves:

• Developing business function safety studies including comprehensive hazard identification, deep dive risk review analysis, bow tie analysis, review of control measure effectiveness and establishment of active control measure performance monitoring programs.
• Developing risk profile reports for senior management and executive directors including control improvements and actions.
• Supporting Enterprise Risk Management particularly having regard to critical control development and evaluation.
• Developing and improving key SMS processes across Yarra Trams relevant to the Risk management process and Management of Change process.
• Preparing SMS gap assessments and develop gap closure plans to Risk Management.
• Supporting development and implementation of appropriate governance structures to improve monitoring of and compliance of Risk Management.
• Advising line management on practical application of risk management requirements.
• Providing specific and detailed risk engineering support to the business as required this may include design advice, hazard assessment and studies.
• Facilitating / Participating in Risk Workshops.
• Leading training session on Risk Management and Yarra Trams Enterprise Risk Manual.
• Mentoring, coaching and developing risk maturity across the business.
• Leading, coaching, and mentoring risk coordinators.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in the Risk Management System and tools.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Manager – Risk to support the Health Safety and Sustainability function to meet objectives.

About you

Ideally you will have:

• Formal qualifications in risk management, safety, or related discipline, and/or significant proven experience relevant to this discipline.
• Highly developed understanding of what constitutes true best in industry performance and operational excellence
• A minimum 5 years in a similar risk role in rail or another highly regulated fields such as aviation, mining, oil & gas or similar environment.
• Extensive experience in analysing data to evaluate risk profile to the business.
• Expertise in Rail management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management and risk management systems and architecture.
• Experienced in facilitating risk workshops and competent in risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience within a safety and risk management environment preferred.
• Experience in working with and maintaining a good working relationship with internal / external business partners including external vendors.
• Proven experience of operating in an SMS environment.
• Experience in providing training and support to internal business partners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation (OHS / Rail Safety) and standards (ISO31000).

Applications close: 01 September 2025

Why Yarra Trams?

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You'll also enjoy the following benefits:

• A free travel pass for Victoria's Public Transport Network
• Competitive salary and great conditions
• Professional development
• Career growth opportunities
• A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We're committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).

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