About us

NSW TrainLink helps connect customers all over NSW and beyond. Our intercity and regional network of trains and coaches provide valuable links between regional and metropolitan centres across NSW and between neighbouring states and territories.

Our services support thriving regional communities and economies by helping people access the things that are important to them and by bringing visitors to our stunning regions. And it's all thanks to our dedicated and passionate team from right across NSW, who work together to make more than 32.6 million customer journeys happen every year.

The opportunity 

As an experienced people leader our Senior Manager, Safety Delivery (South & West region) will cover Albury to Wollongong through to Parkes and Mount Victoria. Supporting the delivery of the strategic plan for NSW Trainlink (Safelink) and managing a safety team of 4 to support the risk profile and strategic direction of a customer-centric organisation. The Senior Manager, Safety Delivery, will be a key contributor in partnering with the regions where Trainlink operates rail and coach services.  The Senior Manager, Safety Delivery will partner with the organisation and stakeholders within Regional and Outer Metropolitan to positively develop Trainlink’s safety maturity. This is an exciting time to join NSW Trainlink with a new intercity and regional fleet being rolled out to service NSW.

About you

You are a passionate, pragmatic people leader with experience in rail/transport or operational industry. You will motivate, inspire and develop a team of safety professionals dispersed across NSW supporting passenger services on train and coach. You are a strategic operator who understands operational mindsets with a demonstrated experience in operational environments leading safety functions in large and complex customer service organisations. You will have tertiary qualifications in safety, risk, engineering or similar and a comprehensive understanding of WHS legislation, Rail Legislation, HVNL. In addition, an understanding of environmental legislation (EPL) is desirable. As a leader, you will be empowered to make decisions that have a meaningful impact.

In line with Transport for NSW's commitment to supporting flexible working, we encourage applications from regional NSW. Ideally, for this vacancy, you'll be based out of the Central West region (Parkes or Wollongong). 

Want to know more? 

View a copy of the role description here

Interested? 

Right now is an exciting time to join our team as we deliver an iconic $72.2 billion investment into future transport infrastructure and services over 40 years.

Be a part of something big. Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.  

Our Commitment to Diversity 

Great people come from all walks of life. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call/text or email the contact person for this role.

Salary and Benefits

This role is a Transport Senior Service Manager (TSSM) with salary packages starting at $172K (inclusive of super) depending on experience.

NSW TrainLink is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce that reflects the customers and community we serve. We offer employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance.

For more information on Employee Benefits at Transport, please click here.

How to apply 

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and address the questions within the application.

Need help? 

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.  

For any enquiries, please contact Jackie Brillas on 0466 102 162

Close date: 11:59pm Wednesday 11 May 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. For any enquiries, please reach out to Jacqueline Brillas on 0466 102 162.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about NSW TrainsLink at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/nswtrains.

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process with NSW TrainLink.

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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