Senior Adviser Dangerous Goods
Aurizon
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Others, Supply Chain
Location: Brisbane / Adelaide / Perth
Aurizon is seeking a Senior Adviser - Dangerous Goods to support the effective management of dangerous goods risks across our operations. This role plays an important part in ensuring safe, compliant and practical approaches to dangerous goods storage, handling and transport in complex operational environments.
This is a hands‑on advisory role that works closely with operational leaders and Safety teams to strengthen risk management practices and support consistent compliance across multiple sites.
About the Role
In this role, you will provide advice and support relating to dangerous goods risk management, with a strong focus on site‑based risk assessments, assurance and continuous improvement.
During the first 12 months, the role will be heavily site‑focused, involving travel across Aurizon locations to assess dangerous goods risks at each site. These assessments will help shape practical actions and improvements, particularly in relation to transit storage activities and the establishment of storage facilities across different states.
The role will involve a moderate level of travel initially, reducing over time once site assessments and baseline controls are established.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and guidance on dangerous goods risk management, storage, security, emergency response and transport
- Support site‑based risk assessments and assurance activities
- Assist with the development and uplift of dangerous goods frameworks, tools and practices
- Partner with operational leaders and Safety teams to embed safe and compliant practices
- Support compliance with relevant Dangerous Goods legislation, codes and standards
- Assist with the review of incidents, findings and regulator interactions where required
- Contribute to a collaborative and practical safety culture across the business
About You
You bring practical experience managing dangerous goods risks in operational environments and enjoy working directly with sites to understand how work is done.
You will have:
- Experience working with dangerous goods in industrial, logistics, transport or high‑risk environments
- Exposure to Major Hazard Facilities (MHF), DG storage facilities or similar sites
- A practical understanding of DG legislation and compliance requirements
- Qualification in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline
- TLIF4065 - Ensure compliance with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (mandatory)
- The ability to assess risk, identify improvements and work with sites to implement solutions
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, down‑to‑earth approach
- Willingness to travel regularly, particularly in the initial phase of the role
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
About the company
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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail-based freight operator and a top 50 ASX-listed company. Each year, we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with international and domestic markets. We provide customers with integrated freight and logistics solutions across an extensive national rail and road network, traversing Australia. So no matter whether it’s turning on a light bulb or bringing home the groceries, the chances are we have played a part in delivering your everyday life.
In addition to transportation, we own and operate one of the world’s largest coal rail networks with 2,700 kilometres of heavy haul rail infrastructure connecting mining customers in the Queensland coalfields with key ports. Our Operations business provides a range of specialist services to service the industry including rail design engineering, construction, management and maintenance and we offer large scale supply chain solutions to a diverse range of customers Australia-wide.
While we’re incredibly proud of the work we do every day, we believe that our job isn’t just about transporting freight, it’s also about providing for our employees and transforming the communities where we live and work. That’s why we constantly strive to deliver a dynamic environment for our people and actively encourage equal opportunity employment in all areas of our business. It’s also why we support local charities and community groups at every level. Because we don’t just deliver freight, we deliver opportunity and value sustainability.
Aurizon is a major contributor in the Australian economy, and we are well-placed to benefit from the continued long-term international demand for resources. As such we look forward to sharing our continued growth with our customers, employees, shareholders, our communities and the nation as a whole.
For more information visit www.aurizon.com.au.