Engineer - Transport Safety (Road/Rail)

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Road Research Board Full time
  • Do you challenge the status quo?
  • Do you thrive on developing solutions in the absence of guidelines
  • We provide a platform & dynamic team for transport solutions

At the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) we strive to be an innovation portal through which government and industry can gain great outcomes across all modes of transport. We create new knowledge through research, develop the means for improving practice, and provide expert advice to the Australia and New Zealand Transport Agencies and industry to ensure that our communities will always have safe, sustainable and efficient transportation networks.

NTRO is a globally connected Not-for-profit, purpose and innovation-driven organisation that has over many decades built a strong presence within the Roads, Rail, Ports and Airports sectors which ensures that we cover all modes of the transport network in everything we do.

Your next opportunity awaits at NTRO
Come join the NTRO Safety team in Subiaco, Perth

Bring innovative and first principles thinking to a unique opportunity.
At NTRO, we believe that we can reduce harm to all people by making transport infrastructure safer.  We do that by challenging, forming, testing and applying innovative best practice in road safety.

In this integral role, you will be leading an applied research program of works based in Western Australia, create new and grow current opportunities, enhancing client relationships, and delivering quality outputs with the wider Safer Smarter Infrastructure team on a Local, State, National and International scale.

You will need to have confidence and interest developing innovative transport safety/ design solutions spanning across road mining, rail, aviation and port industries.

This role requires the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality applied research, evaluations and solution-oriented outcomes for transportation safety projects and programs for key clients.

Main duties of the role

  • Project manage all technical aspects of a project
  • Undertake applied research using a first principles approach to provide innovative and practical solutions that can be implemented to improve transport safety
  • Provide expert consulting and technical advice to various stakeholders
  • Develop new and effective transport safety policy and technical guidance for industry practitioners
  • Develop new and foster existing client relationships to develop and grow consulting and research-based projects and programs
  • Represent NTRO through publishing research and technical papers and presenting at National and International conferences
  • Coach and mentor junior staff to assist with their development

About you

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Transport) or equivalent tertiary degree
  • 7+ years relevant transport engineering related experience, preferably from the consulting/private sectors
  • Have demonstrated program delivery experience with keen focus on balancing accountabilities across multiple projects
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal and project management skills
  • Expertise in the application of road safety and road design guidelines and standards with the technical understanding of the road safety context in Australia.
  • Have awareness of infrastructure risk assessments related to road and rail safety
  • Strong report writing skills including strong proficiency in English and grammar
  • Professional registration in achieving NER, CPEng, RPEQ, RPEV, MIEAust preferred

We offer the following and more to ensure we look after the ones who matter most, Our People:

  • Opportunities to work with globally recognised experts, who offer one-on-one mentorship and support throughout your career.
  • Excellent employee benefits including access to pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements to make your take home pay work better for you and your family
  • Access to 8 weeks of parental leave and support upon your return to the workplace
  • Annual Christmas closure with an additional 2 paid public holidays in December because we recognise taking time with those close to us is important
  • Tailored career development that supports your aspirations with a clear step-by-step guide for progression within the organisation
  • Reward and recognition programs to highlight the great work that is being done every day from our incredible team members
  • Well established social club in almost all offices with regular activities, quiz nights and tournaments to keep you busy

Every role at NTRO is meaningful, are you ready for yours?
At NTRO we are proud to continually attract leading minds within the Transport infrastructure and research areas. We host a culturally and gender diverse work environment and we celebrate workforce diversity while highlighting the multidisciplinary teams of professionals from all over the world. We strongly encourage applications from Women looking to make an impact within the STEM arena.

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role?
We recognise you may have a diverse set of skills, work experiences, and life experiences that can greatly enhance the ability to deliver effective transport solutions and positive community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with the criteria we still encourage you to submit your application.
NTRO actively seeks to include and value the unique talents, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all applicants.

  • Applicants must be residing Australian Citizens / Permanent Resident of Australia.
  • Please ensure you attached your CV, attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page) addressing why you would be perfect for this role and what you would be hoping to get out of it, and answer the screening questions provided.

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