About The Role

This is a five year fixed term SES 1 position

The Director, Network Safety is responsible for leading four key areas within the Department: In-field Safety, Public Transport Assurance, Personal Safety Strategy, and the Level Crossing Safety Program. This role operates within a matrix environment, providing strategic direction, expert advice, and risk-based interventions to enhance safety across the transport network.

The In-field Safety function, delivered through our regional teams, focuses on supporting road network workers by identifying trends, assessing risks, providing training, conducting investigations, and performing audit activities to strengthen safety practices.

Our Public Transport Safety function adopts a multi-modal approach, aligning efforts across operators and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the safety of passengers and the workforce operating within the network.

As a senior leader within the Network Operations executive team, the Director plays an influential role in driving positive safety outcomes across the division. This position also champions a high-performance, inclusive culture and actively demonstrates the Department’s values through leadership and collaboration.

To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here.  

Qualifications And Role Specific Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
  
  
  

How To Apply

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Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.  Applications close 11.59pm on 27 April 2025. For further information about the role please contact Rebecca Trott , A/Executive Director, Network Operations via [email protected]