Occupation

821934 Rail Protection Officer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

821934 Rail Protection Officer

Assesses rail worksites, including on railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and implements safety procedures to protect the worksite and workers.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • 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