Rail Access Planner

Also known as: Track Access Coordinator

Job Role: Rail Access Planners identify risk and plan and manage safe access to the rail corridor for all infrastructure work.

Skills required to be a Rail Access Planner

Work under pressure
Ability to assess and plan
Eye for detail
Ability to work well in a team
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Leadership skills
Problem solving
Safety awareness
Strong communication skills

Job role

Administrative tasks, Identify and manage risks, Instruct and coordinate staff

Rail access planner standing on railway track

Overview

The role

Rail Access Planners identify risk and plan and manage safe access to the rail corridor for all infrastructure work.
Tasks include:
• identifying risk
• ensuring all occupation plans are met
• coordinating and issuing trackwork notices
• conducting site inspections

Skills required

Skills required to be a Rail Access Planner

Ability to deal with complexity.
Ability to work under pressure
Strong administration, planning, analytical and conflict resolution skills

Entry pathways

Previous experience

Rail Access Planners often come from a background in:

construction, property
the resources or defence sectors.

Or from a job in rail as a:

Rail Track Worker
Station Assistant
Safety Officer
Customer Service Officer.

Minimum requirements

Employers may require that candidates for the role of Rail Access Planner have experience in track protection or other operations roles, such as applying Safety Management Systems.

A Certificate IV in Business or Management or Diploma in Business or Management may also be desired or required.

Additional requirements may include meeting medical requirements and passing a police check.

Career progression

What a Rail Access Planner's career could look like

What do I do next?

For more information on becoming a Rail Access Planner:

talk to your careers adviser
get in touch with your industry body or union
contact your local TAFE
if you already work in rail, talk to your employer.