Job Description

Lead independent health and safety risk, audit and assurance across one of Australia’s most complex infrastructure portfolios—shaping safe, resilient and accountable delivery at scale.

In this role, you’ll:

Provide strategic leadership of Sydney Metro’s health and safety risk, audit and assurance function, delivering independent, risk‑based assurance across projects, operations and delivery partners.

Ensure critical health and safety controls are well designed, operating effectively and continuously improved, supporting a safe and resilient rail infrastructure delivery and operational environment.

Set the organisation’s health and safety assurance strategy and annual program, oversee governance for safety change management, and provide strategic oversight of incident investigations, audits and onsite verification activities.

Working closely with project, operations and partnering teams, influence risk‑based decision making and embed learning across the enterprise.

As a senior leader, act as a trusted adviser to executives and regulators, champion a proactive safety culture, and introduce contemporary assurance practices informed by domestic and international best practice.

For more information on this position and business unit, please view the and information pack

About you

You are a senior health and safety leader with deep expertise in risk, audit and assurance within complex, high‑risk construction and rail environments.

You bring sound judgement, independence of thought and the ability to provide robust challenge while building strong, collaborative relationships.

Confident operating at executive level, you influence outcomes through insight, evidence and integrity.

Key capabilities and experience

• Extensive experience in health and safety risk management, audit and assurance frameworks within construction and rail environments.
• Deep knowledge of WHS legislation, Rail Safety National Law and relevant Codes of Practice, and Rail Transport Operator accreditation requirements with proven ability to apply these in practice
• Strong track record leading health and safety audits, assurance programs and regulatory engagement
• Ability to translate assurance insights into strategic improvement and organisational learning
• Proven leadership capability, including developing high‑performing teams and fostering a positive, proactive safety culture

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant safety discipline (minimum Cert IV WHS or Rail Safety)
• Lead Auditor certification with experience leading health and safety audits in large, complex environments
• Professional membership of a recognised safety body (or ability to obtain)
• This role is identified as a Rail Safety Worker under the Rail Safety National Law

Who we are

Sydney Metro is leading Australia’s biggest public transport infrastructure program, developing and delivering a new world-class metro railway system for Sydney.

As a NSW Government statutory authority, Sydney Metro has been tasked with developing and delivering metro railways, and managing their operations. Sydney Metro also leads the development of vibrant station precincts to meet customer and community needs, transforming the way Sydney travels and helping shape the future of Australia’s largest city.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 19th April 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact GARY.LAZZAROTTO2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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