Senior Adviser Regulation and Safety Systems
Location: Flexible
Remuneration/Benefit: Competitive remuneration and benefits
* Full time permanent role
* Supportive environment and excellent team culture
Aurizon is seeking a highly capable Senior Adviser - Regulation and Safety Systems to support the delivery of our Safety Strategy and enterprise-wide safety obligations.
About the role
This role will provide specialist expertise in safety legislation, regulation, accreditation, and safety management systems (SMS), enabling the business to maintain compliance, strengthen regulatory relationships, and continuously improve safety performance across the organisation.
You will play a critical role in delivering safety initiatives and supporting business transformation through a robust, risk-based and operationally aligned safety framework.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and deliver safety initiatives and safety streams within Business Unit projects, ensuring alignment with Aurizon's Safety Management System (SMS) and safety approach
* Continuously improve the SMS, developing risk-based, user-focused documentation that reflects work-as-done and meets regulatory requirements
* Provide expert advice on safety legislation, regulatory frameworks, accreditation, and contractual safety obligations, driving enterprise-wide compliance
* Manage regulatory interactions, including responses to queries, notifications, and audits, while building internal capability for local regulatory readiness
* Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, business leaders, workers, and unions to support a collaborative and proactive safety culture
* Support change management for SMS and accreditation updates, including consultation and associated training impacts
About you
You are a safety and regulatory specialist with a strong understanding of rail safety frameworks and a passion for driving continuous improvement in safety systems.
* Degree-level qualification in Law, Commerce, Safety, or a related discipline
* Demonstrated experience in safety legislation, regulation, and accreditation, with specific knowledge of Rail Safety National Law (mandatory)
* Proven experience delivering safety improvement initiatives and projects
* Strong capability in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems
* In-depth knowledge of safety risk management principles and practices
* Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, including consultation, negotiation, coaching, and influencing
* Ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, unions, and senior business leaders
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes
What we offer you
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long‐term and exciting career opportunities.
* Development and growth opportunities.
* Access to mentoring and development programs.
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
* Parental leave program and super booster.
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