Rail Safety Professionals - Advisors to Managers

Rail Safety Professionals - Advisors to Managers

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

All Brisbane - QLD

Job Classification:

Work Health & Safety (OH&S)

Contact Name:

Austin Wharfe

Date Published:

01.09.2026

Zenergy is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Rail Safety and HSE professionals for a range of current and upcoming opportunities across Brisbane and major rail and infrastructure projects nationally.

We partner with leading contractors, asset owners, operators and consultancies delivering some of Australia's most significant rail, transport and infrastructure programs.

We are interested in speaking with professionals across all levels, including:
  • Rail Safety / HSE Advisors
  • Senior Safety Advisors
  • Rail Safety Specialists
  • Safety Assurance Professionals
  • Rail Safety Managers
  • HSE / WHS Managers
  • Project Safety Managers
Opportunities will range from site-based project delivery roles through to corporate, governance and assurance positions, with both permanent and contract engagements available.

About the opportunities

Depending on your experience and the position, responsibilities may include:
  • Supporting the implementation of WHS and Rail Safety Management Systems
  • Providing practical safety advice to project teams, leadership and contractors
  • Managing and monitoring critical safety risks across rail and infrastructure environments
  • Conducting safety inspections, audits, surveillance and assurance activities
  • Supporting contractor safety management and compliance
  • Leading or supporting incident investigations and corrective actions
  • Supporting safe working and rail operational safety requirements
  • Participating in safety-in-design and risk assessment processes
  • Coaching and mentoring project teams to improve safety performance and culture
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant WHS legislation, rail safety legislation and project requirements
  • Supporting continuous improvement across safety systems, processes and performance
About you

We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience across rail construction, operations, maintenance, major infrastructure or transport projects.

Depending on the level of role, relevant qualifications and experience may include:
  • Certificate IV, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety
  • Demonstrated experience within rail, transport or major infrastructure environments
  • Knowledge of WHS legislation and rail safety regulatory requirements
  • Understanding of Rail Safety Management Systems and assurance frameworks
  • Experience working with principal contractors, delivery partners, operators or asset owners
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience in risk management, auditing, incident investigation and contractor management
  • Rail Industry Worker (RIW) competency and relevant rail/safe working qualifications will be highly regarded
Next steps

Apply with your current CV and a brief note on your background. Applications are reviewed as received.

Austin Wharfe | austin.wharfe@zenergygroup.com.au
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