Safeworking Coordinator

Full Time
Melbourne VIC
Posted
Job description

Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU

Company: metrotrain

Metro is a multi-award winning organisation and we pride ourselves on our team of honest, high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive and safety focused and who are at the core of our success. You will be joining an organisation that is known as a global leader in its field but also prides itself on being dynamic, embracing new technologies and focused on customer service. Our aim is to promote work/life balance feel comfortable to bring their best to work, and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world class railway service.


Metro Trains Melbourne is currently looking to recruit multiple vacancies for Safeworking Coordinators to support current projects across the Northern & South Eastern Suburbs as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).

As the Safeworking Co-Ordinator your primary responsibility is for the safeworking planning, implementation, control and the ultimate responsibility of rail safety during track works. The primary purpose of the Safeworking Co-Ordinator is to keep all Rail Safety Worker’s and the worksite safe from rail traffic.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Complete and certify RSWHA’s to determine appropriate protection requirements for the worksite and task.
  • Ensure worksite protection personnel are not exposed to hazards.
  • Assess the track environment to plan access, egress and the approach for works.
  • Maintain effective communication and control of worksite protection personnel, supervisors, signallers, train controllers and drivers.
  • Ensure all worksite protection personnel and RSW’s are competent to perform work.
  • Ensure all worksite protection personnel are equipped with correct PPE.
  • Identification of task based hazards and communication of these to worksite protection personnel
  • Functional delivery of rail safety protection with full compliance to MTM safeworking standards.
  • Perform risk assessments of processes, work practices, materials, suppliers and innovations to ensure work is delivered as efficiently and safely as possible.
  • Review and assess compliance of systems and processes to standards and procedures under guidance from the Stems and Safety Assurance Manager.

About You

The successful candidate will be a qualified TFPC 3.3 (including ASB & Enhanced Lookout Modules) who has:

  • Demonstrated minimum 3 years’ experience in Track Force Protection in the rail or related industry
  • Inner Suburban Unrestricted competency, First Aid and CPR
  • Possess an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, stakeholders, contractors and staff (verbal and written)
  • Ability to operate and make effective decisions within a live safety critical environment

Why work for Metro Trains Melbourne ?

  • Our ongoing involvement in the exciting pipeline of major rail projects
  • Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a multi-disciplinary environment
  • A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to delivering projects that improve the safety and reliability of Melbourne’s rail network

This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your current Rail Safety career and take it to the next level by making a tangible impact that matters. If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then we want to hear from you!

If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspiration then we want to hear from you! Applications close Sunday 31st of July, 2022

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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