Safety Risk & Assurance Advisor (Tallawong)

Job Type: Permanent
- Full Time Location: Tallawong Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport About About Metro Trains Sydney (MTS) MTS are the proud operators and maintainers of the M1 Northwest and Bankstown Line with the new City section now operational. We run a fully automated passenger railway – an Australian first. We connect our customers to opportunities that matter to them while delivering the next generation of rail travel to Sydney. With global expertise, we manage 51.5km of track and 21 stations, with a planned expansion into southwest Sydney. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Safety Risk and Assurance Advisor to join our Safety, Quality, Risk and Environment (SQRE) team. Reporting to the Safety Assurance and Audit Lead, this role is critical in supporting the delivery of MTS’s Risk and Assurance program, ensuring compliance with our safety management framework and driving continuous improvement across the business. You’ll play a key role in maintaining best practice systems, policies and processes that support safe, reliable operations. Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of the MTS Risk and Safety Assurance program
- Coordinate technical systems safety assurance activities to meet compliance requirements
- Ensure alignment with legislative obligations and MTS Safety Management Systems
- Deliver key assurance documentation (e.g. Assurance Case Reports, Safety Cost Benefit Analysis)
- Maintain risk registers and assurance plans
- Contribute to performance analysis and reporting across risk and assurance activities
- Support development of safety, quality, and risk policies and processes
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, regulators and stakeholders Desired Skills And Experience About You You are a proactive safety and risk skilled with experience in regulated operational environments, ideally within rail or infrastructure. You Will Bring
- 3–5 years’ experience in safety, risk, or assurance roles
- Systems engineering experience desirable
- Experience using bow-tie methodology or critical risk framework desirable
- Experience supporting enterprise and operational risk reviews
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
- The ability to deliver training and uplift capability across risk and assurance frameworks
- A collaborative approach and adaptability in a fast-paced environment What’s On Offer Permanent opportunity with flexible working arrangements
- Access to benefits including Fitness Passport, Maxxia car leasing and recognition programs
- Opportunity to contribute to a world class, future focused transport system At MTS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re building the future of rail with an “anything is possible” mindset and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that journey. Apply Now If you’re ready to make an impact in a high-performing, future-focused team, we’d love to hear from you. Metro Trains Sydney is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome applications of candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r22k4