Hays posted a job you might be interested in August 22, 2014 at 04:03AM

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Rail Risk Engineer- major govt organisation- 6 month contract

Melbourne, Australia, AU - Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

• 6 month fixed term contract- $103k+ super


• providing risk management advice to key govt & industry stakeholders


• Major govt organisation- CBD location

Our client is a major government organisation that operates across Victoria's transport network providing safety procedures and management. Due to a long term leave of absence they require a Risk Engineer on a 6 month fixed term contract.



The position reports to the Manager Strategy & Planning and is responsible for providing risk and risk management expertise and advice to the Rail and Bus divisions. The position provides leadership and guidance in a complex area of strategic importance. The position is required to work with high level stakeholders, the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator and provide policy advice to government and key industry stakeholders. The role supports the strategic planning function and the delivery of compliance and accreditation tasks for the Rail and Bus Safety Divisions.



The purpose of the role is to;



Provide high level technical and industry specific expert advice and guidance to the Director Rail Safety, Director Bus Safety and the Director, Transport Safety on overarching their public transport risk and safety management matters. Provide advice to their leadership team, other govt divisions, and public transport operators, contractors and the industry on risk issues.



Accountabilities;



Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analyses for identified public transport issues to support management decisions regarding strategic and local safety initiatives, including the development of risk models.



The ideal candidate must meet the following;



Postgraduate qualifications in a field of risk engineering or safety science together with relevant industry experience. A higher degree in risk engineering preferred. 3 years experience as a risk engineer, and one in rail

Experience and proven ability in management of high level risk including: analysis, modelling, and mitigation from rail or other hazardous industry.

Sound knowledge of safety management systems is required

Knowledge and understanding of rail operations, underpinning safe working systems and or train protection systems would be an advantage.

Sound knowledge of descriptive statistics as applied to risk management and rail and bus occurrence reporting and analysis.



For further information and full PD on this immediate start, please forward a cv to stewart.peutherer@hays.com.au or call 03 8616 8491

AUD100000.00 - AUD103000.00 per annum



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