Work Health and Safety Officer

About Us:

RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) is a subsidiary of the RATP Group, global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world's third largest public transport operator.

Our 25,000 people design, operate, maintain and modernize urban and interurban transportation networks. We serve more than 100 cities in 17 countries, delivering tailored mobility solutions that address each community's unique environmental, social, and economic challenges.

We build, deliver and commit for the best of public transport - every day, everywhere, for everybody - to make it the natural choice for cities and passengers.

As a contractor to the Australian Federal and NSW governments, Parklife Metro is leading a transformative metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield, linking with the new Western Sydney Airport.

The Parklife Metro (PLM) consortium made up of Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild is delivering the Stations, Systems, Trains and Operations & Maintenance (SSTOM) package of works for the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport (SM-WSA) project.

RDWSA will proudly operate and maintain 6 new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills on the Western Sydney Airport metro line for 15 years after the line has become operational.

About the Role:

The WHS Officer (Safety Advisor/RTW Coordinator) will support safety operations for RDWSA and the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport contract, ensuring compliance with WHS standards and driving continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will vary through the project lifecycle and may include:

Operational Readiness Activities:

• Develop and enhance HSEQ work practices, policies, and procedures for normal, degraded, and emergency modes.
• Manage and improve Injury Management and Return to Work Coordination for RDWSA employees.
• Assist in hazardous substances risk control and register management in compliance with WHS legislation.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the WHS Management System in collaboration with the RSMS.
• Obtain and maintain WHS accreditations, including ISO 45001.

Support Testing, Commissioning, and Operational Readiness:

• Assist Parklife Metro (PLM) O&M with WHS activities during testing, commissioning, and train operations.
• Develop and implement operational WHS processes and procedures.
• Liaise with PLM D&C to establish WHS interface protocols.
• Represent the employer at WHS Committee meetings and facilitate WHS inspections.
• Conduct incident investigations as required

Operations and Maintenance:

• Maintain and update operational WHS processes and procedures.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with WHS accreditations, including ISO 45001.
• Oversee Injury Management, Return to Work Coordination, and workers' compensation processes.
• Conduct site and audit inspections to ensure WHS compliance.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Participate in WHS Committee meetings and lead site inspections.
• Investigate and report on workplace incidents as needed.

About You:

• Cert IV or Diploma in WHS (Cert IV in Training and Assessment desirable).
• Minimum 5 years' WHS experience, including injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to provide expert safety guidance in rail and workplace environments.
• Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and managing complex tasks under tight deadlines.
• Experience with computerised data management systems.