Carries out audits and inspections of railway track infrastructure assets.

Undertake track inspections and report to prescribed standards and within set timeframes; apply and monitor speed restrictions; recommend alteration and removal of speed restrictions required for track works or defects; inspect signs to ensure visibility; observe any work carried out near railway property to ensure there is no interference with safety of the track to mitigate risk; carry out emergency repairs; liaise with train control regarding train running and track activities; arrange track possessions when required; monitor work quality and initiate action required to prevent and/or make good on any non-conformance; attend incidents and emergency events as required; communicate and provide technical guidance and leadership to track field staff to assist in track works; carry out special track inspections for adverse weather, heat, and other conditions; provide data and reports to manager or asset engineer or track engineering team; contribute to the team working environment; document work activities.

Employees typically work in a mix of indoor and outdoor settings. Outdoor work would be frequent to facilitate inspections. May be required to work in all weather conditions when outside. At times may be on-call, including out-of-hour attendance, and may have to travel and stay away from home overnight.

• The physical work demand is medium to heavy if assisting in track works.
• Sitting is frequent when assessing data and formulating reports.
• Standing and walking is necessary when carrying out inspection tasks.
• Stretching up and reaching across may be required occasionally. Some roles may involve working at height.
• Bending, squatting, crouching, and kneeling may be required occasionally.
• Twisting of the body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
• Contact with skin irritants or water may be required, but is unlikely to be a significant component of this job.
• Lifting, carrying, and pulling may be required.
• Repetitive movements with the hands are occasionally required due to the use of computers and hand-held objects, and the use of tools for track works.
• Driving is likely to be occasional to frequent.
• Use of hand-held objects/equipment will include computers, printers, photocopiers, telephones, and other general office equipment and tools.
• Mental skills include analytical/investigative, problem-solving, computing/report writing, knowledge of relevant codes and standards, decision-making, and communication skills.

A NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (preferably rail relevant; English and Mathematics at a minimum), or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances particular experience in rail track construction and maintenance, audit and inspection, and construction health and safety, and/or on-the-job training may be required (e.g. operational certification to work on railways). Computer literate. A Class 1 Driver Licence. Some roles will require a Class 2 Driver License or being eligible to obtain this class of licence.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.