Regulatory Compliance and Assurance Advisor Role Overview:
This position is responsible for working under the direction of the Investigation and Regulatory Liaison Manager to implement effective safety interface coordination, respond to regulatory and external safety body enquiries, and review and update the safety management system.
• Implement improvements to current Safety Interface Agreements to ensure compliance with Rail Safety National Law and Rail Safety Law National Regulations.
• Work towards ensuring unsigned interface agreements are executed.
• Maintain (and improve as required) the interface register for operations.
• Organise regular meetings between internal stakeholders and interfacing parties to discuss and resolve key safety and risk issues.
• Ensure outcomes of these meetings are documented and provided to the Investigation and Regulatory Liaison Manager.
• Escalate any safety interface coordination issues to the Investigation and Regulatory Liaison Manager and the Planning and Assurance Manager as required.
• Conduct onsite risk assessments with interfacing parties and review and update existing Safety Interface Agreement Risk assessments.
• Conduct Internal SMS Audits and prepare reports including identification of gaps, findings, outcomes & recommendations as required.
• Continuous improvement of the safety management system.
• Provide input into the SMS Safety Interface Coordination documents as required.
• Ad hoc Planning and Assurance work and projects as required.
Liaise with emergency control organisations such as local and regional emergency planning committees, including attending meetings and assisting with the planning and implementation of exercises to validate preparedness.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
• Engineering, Safety, Business or equivalent tertiary qualification preferable.
• Experience and/or qualifications in rail safety.
• Understanding of Rail Safety National Law and RSNL National Regulations as they apply to interface agreements.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Ideally experience in the rail industry (or another safety critical industry) and a sound understanding of Rail Safety National Law and Rail Safety National Law National Regulations.
• Understanding of Safety Interface Coordination.
Benefits:
UGL offers a diverse and inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for career growth and development. We provide comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
UGL is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual preference.
Selection Process:
The selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments.