NSW Trains – Human Factors Professional

Join a team of high performing and dedicated professionals

Work in modern offices in Sydney’s iconic Central Station

TfNSW Senior Executive Service Level 1 – An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate


Organisation


It’s a bright new future for railways in NSW. As a resourcing business partner to NSW Trains, Zenergy have an exciting opportunity for an industry leading Human Factors Professional to join the business.NSW TrainLink is proud to connect people and communities throughout NSW and encourages people to choose them as they are a better way to go. NSW Trains provide intercity, regional and interstate rail and coach services for customers travelling between Sydney and the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Illawarra and South Coast regions, as well as Regional services around NSW and to Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. We are looking for Human Factors professionals who have a variety of skills and experience ranging from project inception and planning to project management, project delivery and everything in between.


The Role


Reporting directly to IST Manager, the Human Factors Professionalwill be responsible to provide expert level, professional capacity to the business on complex and critical human performance issues
in order to meet operational requirements, mitigate risk and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Selection Criteria


1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in the identification, assessment and control of human factor risks.
2. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice in a multidisciplinary environment affecting major services and assets.
3. Demonstrated experience working in a project environment of a complex organisation delivering
specialist and authoritative advice regarding human factors, risk management and safety.
4. Demonstrated ability to conduct human factors analyses, develop effective training on identification and assessment of human factors risks.
5. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
6. Capacity to operate both independently, and as a team member to produce consistently high quality work.


Benefits


NSW Trains offer stimulating, and rewarding work, as well as unique employment experiences concentrated on career progression, learning and flexibility. Also on offer is a competitive salary, attractive benefits (including free travel on Government trains, buses and ferries), and long term career opportunities. 


Our commitment to Diversity


TfNSW are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the Transport cluster, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTI, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. TfNSW recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of NSW.


How to apply


To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below.

1. Describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders to identify and assess human performance issues to develop effective intervention strategies?
2. Outline a time when you have had to manage the provision of human factors within a safety management system?

 
For more information in confidence please call Christine McCarthy, Zenergy Group, on 02 9037 0410, or email an application to
 Christine.mccarthy@172.16.0.160. Please do not use the Apply Online feature on the I work for NSW website. Any application received through Jobs.NSW will not be forwarded onto the Recruitment Agency and your application will not be considered.


Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 6th November 2016

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