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December 22, 2016 |

RISK & SYSTEMS ASSURANCE ENGINEER

RISK & SYSTEMS ASSURANCE ENGINEER


• $109,567 - $146,622 per annum plus superannuation
($111,484 - $149,188 plus superannuation effective 1 January 2017)
• Full Time / Ongoing
• Melbourne CBD
The position of Risk & Systems Assurance Engineer forms a part of the Rail Safety branch in the Transport Safety Victoria Division within the Transport Group.

Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is Victoria's integrated safety regulator for bus, maritime and rail transport.
It is headed by the Director, Transport Safety (Safety Director) whose statutory object is to independently seek the highest transport safety standards that are reasonably practicable, consistent with the transport system's vision and objectives under the
Transport Integration Act 2010 (Vic).


This is achieved through administering bus, maritime and rail safety legislation that promotes transport safety outcomes in Victoria, including the following: Transport Integration Act 2010, Public Transport Competition Act 1995, Bus Safety Act 2009, Bus Safety Regulations 2010, Marine Safety Act 2010, Marine Safety Regulations 2012, Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012, Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012, Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012, Rail Safety (Local Operations) Act 2006 (Vic), and Rail Safety (Local Operations) Regulations 2006.


TSV regulates the safety of all marine, train, tram and bus operations in Victoria, both directly, and through service arrangements with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
The position reports to the Manager , Technical Support and is responsible for providing risk, risk management, and systems assurance expertise and advice to the Rail Safety Branch of Transport Safety Victoria (TSV). The position provides leadership and guidance in a complex area of strategic importance.


The position is required to work with high level stakeholders, the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) and provide policy advice to government and key industry stakeholders. The role supports the strategic planning function and the delivery of compliance and accreditation tasks for the Rail Safety Branch.

To be successful in this role you will have Postgraduate qualifications in a field of risk engineering, safety science or systems assurance together with relevant industry experience.

For a confidential discussion, please call Geoff Bell, Infrastructure Safety Engineer on 0437 663 052.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.


For further information on the position, including a position description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and refer to VG/032659

Applications close 15 January 2017.

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