Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

People and Organisations

Asia Pacific Region

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SYD0001WA Requisition #

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

The role will support the growth and development of the regional Human Factors practice through quality project leadership, staff development, strong technical methods, client development and work winning.

The prospect:

- Be the technical authority on complex rail assurance. Act as technical lead on complex Human Factors assignments in regulated rail environments, setting the assurance strategy across the full project lifecycle, from requirements through to operational readiness. You’ll provide independent review and apply senior professional judgment to technical safety matters.
- Lead major delivery with real accountability. Plan and deliver major Human Factors work packages, owning scope, programme, budget and quality. You’ll bring together multidisciplinary teams,manage specialist subcontractors and act as the escalation point for significant technical issues.
- Be the trusted senior voice with clients. Build lasting relationships with rail authorities, operators, designers and contractors. You’ll lead client workshops and technical reviews and represent Arup with the authority of senior technical leader.
- Build and mentor a regional team. Provide technical supervision and quality oversight across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and New Zealand. You’ll coach and develop junior and mid-grade practitioners, and support recruitment and retention.
Shape the practice and win recent work. Help drive the regional Human Factors business plan and lead or contribute to proposals, tenders and commercial negotiations. Strengthening Arup’s market position in growing demand and Queensland, Victoria and New Zealand.
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Is this role right for you?

- Deep rail Human Factors assurance experience. At least 10–15 years of professional experience in Human Factors assurance in the rail sector, including leading assurance on major infrastructure, rolling stock, signalling, station or operational change programmes in regulated, safety-critical environments.




- Strong technical assurance capability. Strong knowledge of Human Factors integration across systems engineering and the project lifecycle, with experience developing and implementing assurance strategies, plans, requirements and evidence, and providing independent review of complex deliverables.
- Proven end-to-end delivery and stakeholder leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead Human Factors work from early design through testing, commissioning, operational readiness and entry into service, working directly with rail authorities, operators, contractors and designers, and resolving complex interface issues across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in the Australian rail sector, including Transport for New South Wales and Sydney Metro environments, is highly desirable.
- Commercial and people leadership. Demonstrated project and commercial management experience, a record of developing staff and providing technical supervision, and demonstrated ability supporting client development, proposals and successful work winning.
- Relevant qualifications and professional standing. A relevant degree in Human Factors, ergonomics, psychology, engineering, safety, systems engineering or a related discipline, with professional membership of a recognised body, chartered or equivalent status (or progression towards it), and ongoing professional development in Human Factors, rail assurance and technical safety.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Sabena Foo on [email protected]

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong,



grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Sabena Foo to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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