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Aurizon is seeking a highly capable Senior Adviser – Regulation and Safety Systems to support the delivery of our Safety Strategy and enterprise-wide safety obligations. This role will provide specialist expertise in safety legislation, regulation, accreditation, and safety management systems (SMS), enabling the business to maintain compliance, strengthen regulatory relationships, and continuously improve safety performance across the organisation. You will play a critical role in delivering safety initiatives and supporting business transformation through a robust, risk-based and operationally aligned safety framework.
Job Responsibility
Lead and deliver safety initiatives and safety streams within Business Unit projects, ensuring alignment with Aurizon’s Safety Management System (SMS) and safety approach
Continuously improve the SMS, developing risk-based, user-focused documentation that reflects work-as-done and meets regulatory requirements
Provide expert advice on safety legislation, regulatory frameworks, accreditation, and contractual safety obligations, driving enterprise-wide compliance
Manage regulatory interactions, including responses to queries, notifications, and audits, while building internal capability for local regulatory readiness
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, business leaders, workers, and unions to support a collaborative and proactive safety culture
Support change management for SMS and accreditation updates, including consultation and associated training impacts
Requirements
Degree-level qualification in Law, Commerce, Safety, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in safety legislation, regulation, and accreditation, with specific knowledge of Rail Safety National Law (mandatory)
Proven experience delivering safety improvement initiatives and projects
Strong capability in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems
In-depth knowledge of safety risk management principles and practices
Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, including consultation, negotiation, coaching, and influencing
Ability to build trusted relationships with regulators, unions, and senior business leaders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes
What we offer
Development and growth opportunities
Access to mentoring and development programs
Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands