Job Description

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering functional WHS management across all project and business division activities, including maintaining risk management processes, implementing safety policies and protocols, keeping accurate WHS records, and facilitating WHS training for Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) operations.

This role will see you support the development and implementation of safety management plans, identify and resolve WHS issues, create and maintain WHS documentation, review governance processes and Safety Management Plans, provide technical WHS, rail safety and HVNL advice, assist stakeholders to manage psychosocial hazards, coordinate site investigations, and develop initiatives that deliver best‑practice WHS outcomes.

You will build improved WHS practices and proactive risk‑management processes in a complex environment of evolving WHS legislation, diverse stakeholder priorities, and the need to secure agreement on safety approaches across varied operational contexts.

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

About you

Your safety management knowledge, understanding of WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, analytical capability, governance awareness, and ability to collaborate with stakeholders formed across WHS advisory roles, regulated transport environments, project‑based safety functions and operational safety settings will see you excel in addressing WHS challenges, overcoming compliance complexities, and bringing structured safety processes to lead to safer workplaces, enhanced risk mitigation and improved organisational WHS performance.

You’re recognized as an ethical and collaborative WHS professional, skilled at reviewing WHS practices, providing technical safety advice, supporting investigations, and developing WHS documentation, experienced in risk management, psychosocial hazard management, rail and heavy vehicle safety requirements, and continuous improvement of WHS systems

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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 11:59 PM Wednesday 20th May 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact JAGADEESH.SETHURAMAN@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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