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Common questions
How much does a Rail Safety Manager earn?
In Australia, a full time Rail Safety Manager generally earns $2,077 per week ($108,004 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Rail Safety Manager?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 770 people employed in this field in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Rail Safety Manager. Rail Safety Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Rail Safety Manager?
A Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Rail Safety Manager. This course covers a range of topics including risk management, preparing rail safety reports, managing the rail accreditation process, implementing safety management plans, ensuring competency of rail workers and responding to rail safety incidents.