Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager - Rail Industry

Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Perth | Nowergup or Claisebrook Based | Up to $160,000 + Super + Bonus

CrewSELECT is seeking an experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager to join a leading rail industry organisation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for strengthening governance, risk, compliance, quality and business management systems across multiple operational sites. Preference will be given to candidates with rail industry experience and a strong understanding of rail safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

The role can be based from either the Nowergup or Claisebrook office and will support sites across Nowergup, Claisebrook and Mandurah. From 1 January 2027, the role will transition to include the Bellevue operation as the business moves away from servicing Nowergup.

What’s on offer

• Up to $160,000 base salary + super
• Discretionary bonus of up to 5% of base salary
• Salary review payable in May 2027
• Influential leadership role within a growing rail operation
• Opportunity to drive business-wide governance, risk and compliance improvements
• Work across multiple operational sites and engage with senior leaders, auditors and frontline teams

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide strategic and practical advice across governance, risk and compliance while ensuring systems, policies and processes align with business objectives, legislation, accreditation standards and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and improving the governance framework, policies and business management systems
• Managing the Integrated Risk Management Framework
• Identifying, assessing and controlling business risks and opportunities
• Monitoring relevant legislative, regulatory and standards changes
• Providing governance, compliance and risk advice to leaders and operational teams
• Overseeing internal audits, KPI reporting and contractual compliance
• Coordinating AS/ISO accreditation activities and managing internal and external auditor relationships
• Reviewing business processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting risk-based thinking, quality management and strong HSE outcomes across the business

About you

You will be an experienced governance, risk and compliance professional with the ability to translate complex technical, legislative and contractual requirements into practical, workable solutions.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a senior governance, risk and compliance role
• Rail industry experience highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of rail safety legislation and regulations
• Experience within transport, infrastructure, heavy industry or a similar operational environment
• Experience with AS/ISO management systems, audits and accreditation processes
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in governance, risk, compliance, quality, HSE, legislation or business
• Auditing qualifications or demonstrated management-system auditing experience
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and practical problem-solving
• A current Class C driver’s licence and ability to travel between operational sites