Safe Work Coordinator - Rail
- Coordinate safe working resources and subcontractors for rail projects.
- Conduct safe working audits and provide expert advice to the Rail Team.
- Train and mentor junior protection officers and manage Corridor Access Approvals.
Requirements
Daracon Group comprises a number of businesses that collectively deliver an integrated civil construction service across a diverse range of public and private sector projects. Our capabilities span road, rail, concrete structures, landscaping, quarrying and mining, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations. Central to this success is our dedicated workforce, whose expertise, professionalism and commitment to customer service underpin everything we do.
The Rail team operates out of the Mount Thorley Depot and is equipped to deliver rail solutions across Australia. While capable of mobilising nationally, the team’s core geographic focus aligns with the ARTC Hunter Valley network and key mine sites throughout the Hunter Region.
As part of the broader Daracon Group, the Rail Division has access to extensive resources, including a modern fleet of plant and equipment, construction materials and an experienced leadership team to support you in this role. The scale and diversity of the Group provide employees with a wide range of career, training and professional development opportunities.
We are currently seeking a motivated Rail Safe Work Coordinator. This is the perfect opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing team within a family-owned business, while benefiting from the resources, support and technology of a multi-disciplined civil contracting organisation.
Requirements
What we have on offer:
- Regular work based within the Hunter Valley ARTC and Coal Mine network
- Ongoing career development – grow your skills and elevate your career across various operations, all under the stability of one employer
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- A key role within a supportive and inclusive team that delivers successful projects
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Salary packaging available – pay less tax
- Employee wellbeing programs and initiatives – Fitness passport, discount on gym memberships and health insurance
Key responsibilities:
- Allocate all safe working resources including subcontractors
- Manage safe working subcontractor resources through score cards before engagement
- Completion of safe working audits on site with the safety team.
- Provide Safe Working SME advice to Rail Team
- Train and mentor junior protection officers and rail workers on safe working best practice
- Responsible for submission of all Corridor Access Approvals (CAA’s)
- Involvement in tendering/estimating for safe working technical support
- Coordination of the development of all Worksite Protection Plans
- Manage safe working equipment and associated registers
- Complete duties as Protection Officer when required.
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Approximately 4-5 years’ as a Safe Worker Level 1
- Current Protection Officer Level 2 Qualification
- Hand Signaler 1 and 2 Qualifications
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card
- SafeWork NSW White card
- Current driver’s license
Desirable Criteria:
- PW52/53 Track Certifier
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher)
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Experience coordinating rail works within live rail environments
- Demonstrated understanding of possession planning and rail risk management
- Proven ability to interpret rail safe working documentation and protection requirements
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail and procedural compliance
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound safety-critical decisions
- Strong planning and organisational skills
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This is an excellent opportunity to work with a stable and supportive employer, where you will be recognised for your high level of skill and contribution to the team. If you wish to obtain further information prior to making an application, please contact us on ************, alternatively click on the link below or send your resume to **********************
Daracon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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