Title:  Safety Assurance Officer

About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are also in the business of thinking big. We are reimagining what’s possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one’.  This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together. This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

Job Title

Safety Assurance Officer

VPS Level

VPS 4

Salary

$100,894 - $114,476  plus superannuation

Work type

Fixed Term until 26 February 2027

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Safety Assurance, the role is responsible for conducting thorough on-site safety audits and inspections across ST Vic duty holders, ensuring compliance, identifying, reporting on, and recommending safety improvements.

The responsibilities of the Safety Assurance Officer will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, plan, schedule and conduct safety audits, inspections and assurance functions to identify any areas for improvement or non-compliances and drive industry improvement.
• Review, test and evaluate existing risk management systems and work with external partners to facilitate ongoing system improvements.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining work practices and the broader ST Vic work programs and projects.
• Identify gaps in safety management and procedural systems and prepare detailed reports regarding the outcomes of audits and inspections to provide duty holders with adequate information to develop and initiate appropriate corrective actions to improve operator safety and compliance.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

To access the Position Description, click here Safety Assurance Officer

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys teaching and guiding others, solving problems, and working as part of a team.  You’ll be a great communicator who can engage with different people, explain safety requirements clearly, and support industries in meeting their obligations.  Your ability to think critically and find practical solutions will help improve safety outcomes.  A strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles, along with excellent interpersonal skills, will enable you to build trust and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.  You take responsibility for your work, collaborate well with others, and are always looking for ways to improve safety outcomes.

If you’re passionate about making transport safer and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of safety risk management principles and experience in compliance and safety risk audit programs is highly desirable.
• Formal lead auditor qualification or similar is highly desirable.
• Marine Licence with previous experience operating vessels and/or Coxswains certificate is highly desirable.

Role Specific Requirements

• This position will require authorisations and delegated powers under relevant legislation to undertake the role.
• Driver’s License.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• Ordinary Hours of Work – This position will require occasional evening or weekend work including overnight travel.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tim Pullyblank, Manager - Safety Assurance via email tim.pullyblank@safetransport.vic.gov.au

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.  Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

What we offer you?

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life.  We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button.  As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.

Applications close at midnight 13 August 2026

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.