Rail Protection Officer
OSCA 821934
1,000
19.3%
13.9%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Assesses rail worksites, including on railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and implements safety procedures to protect the worksite and workers.
What they typically do
- Conducts safety assessments for rail worksites
- Ensures the safety of workers in the rail corridor by maintaining safe separation of workers and rail traffic
- Determines safety measures required for occupancy of the track
- Obtains track work authority from Railway Network Controllers to allow rail traffic to proceed through worksites
- Advises Railway Network Controllers of any delays in returning the track to service
- May conduct risk assessments and provide safety briefings to rail work crews
- Applies emergency procedures and responds to conditions affecting the rail network
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Rail Protection Officer.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.