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About the Role
A Senior Transport Safety Investigator at the Office of the Chief Investigator (OCI) draws on extensive knowledge and industry experience to support investigations that make a difference to safety. OCI is a small team and this senior role will contribute to most investigations and take a leading role in several.
This investigation role combines project management, evidence collection, analysis, synthesis, and complementary research. The role demands exceptional written and verbal communication within OCI and with external stakeholders, and preparation of accurate reports for a varied readership.
We are seeking a person with qualifications and experience relevant to public transport, maritime or human factors to expand OCI capability and capacity in these areas. The role will also require adaptability, and the opportunity to work across other surface transport modes and in areas outside the appointee's core discipline.
Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute to safety investigations across public transport, maritime, and other transport modes.
* Apply technical knowledge to guide decisions and deliver work outcomes.
* Plan and deliver work in line with organisational strategy, ensuring tasks are well coordinated and goals are achieved.
* Collect evidence, analyse data, synthesize findings, and conduct complementary research.
* Prepare accurate reports for varied readership, including internal and external stakeholders.
* Communicate clearly, build trust, adapt to change, and support a collaborative team environment.
Selection Criteria
* Has strong technical knowledge and applies it effectively to guide decisions and deliver work outcomes.
* Can plan and deliver work in line with organisational strategy, ensuring tasks are well coordinated and goals are achieved.
* Understands organisational and stakeholder context, and can navigate different priorities while working within policies and ethical requirements.
* Thinks critically to solve problems, using available information and sound judgement to make informed decisions.
* Communicates clearly and works well with others by building trust, adapting to change, and supporting a positive and collaborative team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
* Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) and applied experience in a technical or operational discipline relevant to transport or maritime sectors. (Mandatory)
* Relevant experience in safety investigation. (Desirable)
Position Specific Requirements
* A valid Australian Driver's license.
* On‐call duties and out‐of‐hours attendance to accident sites, including occasional travel within Victoria and interstate.
* Australian citizenship.
* Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment.
* Australian baseline security clearance or eligibility to obtain baseline security clearance.
* The appointee will be required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation.
Pre‐employment Checks and Employment Conditions
* Relevant pre‐employment screening and reference checks will be required.
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
* Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re‐employment restrictions apply.
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