Employment opportunities

Are you passionate about advancing safety in the rail industry?

The ATSB is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in investigating rail incidents and accidents. This role is ideal for those who are curious, detail-oriented, and committed to improving safety outcomes. 

When an incident or accident occurs, our investigation team works to uncover the circumstances, identify contributing safety issues, and promote meaningful safety actions across the sector. 

The ATSB employs a detailed investigation process underpinned by a rigorous analytical methodology. We are completely independent of operators and the regulator and have unique powers to gather and protect evidence to enable our investigations to uncover lessons to improve transport safety. Click here for more information on the investigation process.

To support our strategic objectives, the ATSB is seeking to expand its established cohort of rail specialists.

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in rail infrastructure or rail operations, and a strong commitment to enhancing safety across the rail industry.

Highly desirable experience includes:

• Train driving
• Engineering disciplines such as:
  • Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Maintenance
  • Signalling
  • Design

Our ideal candidates will bring both technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement in rail safety and performance and will be supported in their transport safety investigator career path through a structured development and training program, including the opportunity to gain formal tertiary qualifications through our partnership with RMIT University. 

Overview of the role

As a Transport Safety Investigator (TSI), you will be required to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Depending on your past experience, your first year will involve formal (RMIT Graduate Certificate), and on-the-job training to learn how to investigate and help you apply ATSB’s specific investigation methodology, and you will initially concentrate on less complex investigations. You will lead multiple investigations at any point in time. With on-the-job training in ATSB’s investigation methodology, you will become involved in larger and more systemic investigations and also work to support other investigators seeking your industry knowledge.  

Each investigation is different and will require differing levels of research, evidence collection, analysis, and documentation of your findings to meet the needs of different audiences.  You will also be required to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships. The ATSB takes safety seriously, which is why we have multiple levels of checking and enquiry to ensure the findings and outcomes for each report are solid and can stand up to external scrutiny.  

Investigators work in accordance with the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, its subordinate legislation, and ATSB policies and procedures.

*Classification and salary will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience and demonstrated capabilities.

We are looking for a Payroll/HR Officer to join our small, flexible, friendly and supportive team.

Working in a small agency, our payroll/HR officer is responsible for operational payroll processing and administration. In this role you will play a key role in supporting our Human Resources team through payroll administration, advice, projects, and reporting. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Process and reconcile payroll transactions accurately using Aurion for approximately 120 employees; including commencements, terminations, movements, pay adjustments, and superannuation, in conjunction with the ATSB’s outsourced payroll provider (Aurion).
• Serve as the main point of contact for ATSB staff regarding Aurion-related enquiries and support.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the outsourced payroll provider (Aurion) to promptly and professionally resolve payroll queries and seamless service delivery.
• Undertake reporting, onboarding, probation, and exit processes.
• Provide timely and accurate advice regarding salary, benefits, recruitment and other HR functions.
• Understand APS legislation, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate information across a small team and ensure files and personnel records are maintained. 

Provide support across the HR team with other activities and priorities as required.