Senior Transport Safety Investigator

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 

About the Role

Job Location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne

A Senior Transport Safety Investigator at OCI draws on their extensive knowledge and industry experience to support the goal of investigations that make a difference to safety. OCI is a small team and this senior role will contribute to most investigations and take a leading role in several.

This investigation role combines the application of skills in project management, evidence collection, analysis and synthesis, and complementary research. The role also demands exceptional written and verbal communication both within OCI and with external stakeholders. The preparation of accurate reports for a varied readership is also a critical part of the role.

For this position we are seeking a person with qualifications and experience relevant to public transport, maritime or human factors to expand OCI capability and capacity in these areas. The role will also demand adaptability, and the opportunity, to work across other surface transport modes, and in areas outside the appointee’s core discipline.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Has strong technical knowledge and applies it effectively to guide decisions and deliver work outcomes.
• Can plan and deliver work in line with organisational strategy, ensuring tasks are well coordinated and goals are achieved.
• Understands organisational and stakeholder context, and can navigate different priorities while working within policies and ethical requirements.
• Thinks critically to solve problems, using available information and sound judgement to make informed decisions.
• Communicates clearly and works well with others by building trust, adapting to change, and supporting a positive and collaborative team environment.

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Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) and applied experience in a technical or operational discipline relevant to transport or maritime sectors. (Mandatory)
• Relevant experience in safety investigation. (Desirable)

Other position-specific requirements:

• A valid Australian Driver’s license.
• On-call duties and out of hours attendance to accident sites, including occasional travel within Victoria and Interstate.
• Australian citizenship.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment.
• Australian baseline security clearance or be eligible to complete the requirements for obtaining baseline security clearance.
• The appointee will be required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. 

How to apply 

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 04th of June 2026.  

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.  

For further information about the role, please contact Office of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety via sri.ranasingha@chiefinvestigator.vic.gov.au or Mobile: 0418125913

Redeployees  
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy 

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