Senior Safety Advisor – Delivery

Senior Safety Advisor - Delivery

About the opportunity

• Location: Site‑based A2P (Albury to Parks)
• Roster: 14 days on / 7 days off
• Employment Type: Permanent

Are you a passionate safety professional looking to play a key role on one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects?

This role will suit someone who thrives in field‑based environments, is highly organised, and is committed to creating a safe, compliant, and collaborative workplace.

About the Role

As the Senior Safety Advisor, you will lead the setup, monitoring and continuous improvement of health and safety systems on site. You will work closely with contractors, service providers, project leadership and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, Inland Rail policies and safety expectations.
You will support mobilisation activities, conduct audits, prepare safety documentation and training materials, investigate incidents, and provide expert advice to support safe and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, National Rail Safety Law and Inland Rail safety requirements.

• Provide guidance, coaching and support to embed strong health and safety practices.
• Monitor safety performance on site and ensure contractors meet their safety obligations.
• Conduct audits (including third‑party contractors) and participate in risk assessments.
• Develop or review safety documentation including Project Health and Safety Plans, toolbox talks and training materials.
• Lead and deliver toolbox talks, inductions and safety training.
• Review safety aspects of contracts and third‑party safety plans.
• Support onboarding of service providers from a health and safety perspective.
• Investigate incidents and manage incident notifications to Inland Rail and the Regulator where required.
• Prepare accurate safety performance reporting for Project Directors and the Safety Team.
• Liaise with stakeholders on health and safety matters, both internal and external.
• Ensure compliance with Inland Rail’s CARE Values, Code of Conduct, IMS and EMS requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and champion proactive safety behaviours.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships across the project team.

To be successful, you will have:

• Qualification in Health & Safety, or proven experience in a similar HSE role within rail or a comparable industry.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal safety legislation and standards.
• Demonstrated experience conducting health and safety audits.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality safety documents.
• Highly organised, disciplined, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current RIW card (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Desirable

• Experience on linear infrastructure or regional projects.
• Health and Safety auditing qualifications.

What you’ll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.  We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.