Senior Advisor, Business Resilience

About this opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Security & Business Resilience a typical week in this role involves:

• Lead and deliver on strategies and plans designed to improve preparedness and prevention activities and build response, resilience and recovery capability across the business.
• Advise on and support systems required to respond to an emergency and/or business disruption event and provide education to the business about how to utilise these systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for crisis management tools, systems, continuity planning and Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans – looking at both business holistically and functional areas.
• Exercising, training and developing skills of Senior Management to respond and recover from events that could significantly impact the continual operations of the business.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the Resilience Program by conducting regular audits, surveys, exercises and system tests.
• Management of tools and technology to ensure capability to act and support is maintained.
• Develop and maintain training programs for resilience, response, and recovery for the business and functional areas.
• Promoting a strong safety & resilience culture within Yarra Trams and its partners
• Represent Yarra Trams with the regulator and other State Department committees.

About you

Ideally you will have:

• Relevant university degree and/or professional qualifications or experience
• Experience in building, leading, and reviewing business resilience programs
• An excellent understanding of risk methodology with experience in implementing risk management within an operational workplace
• Demonstrated experience in the application and understanding of legislation, standards, etc.
• Experience in writing, conducting or facilitating large multi-level emergency exercises
• Previous relevant Crisis Management experience and knowledge
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, audits and task observations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with various operators and personnel
• Experience in people management

We really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list below, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Why Yarra Trams?

Do you want to be a part of a workplace that is based on respect, promotes diversity, and encourages inclusiveness?

If you choose to work with us, you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to the delivery and improvement of Melbourne’s biggest icon! Additionally, you will receive:

• A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network

• Competitive salary and great conditions

• Workplace flexibility

• Professional Development

• Career growth opportunities

• A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Paid Parental leave and paid superannuation for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Our passengers, community, people, and operations are the four foundational pillars of our organisation, which help us to continuously improve and deliver safer, better, and more efficient tram services across Melbourne.

As the proud operator of the world's largest tram network and integral part of Melbourne's transport network, Keolis Downer is committed to moving Melbourne forward by delivering solutions for better tram journeys.

Why Yarra Trams?

Do you want to be a part of a workplace that is based on respect, promotes diversity, and encourages inclusiveness?
If you choose to work with us, you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to the delivery and improvement of Melbourne’s biggest icon! Additionally, you will receive:

• A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
• Competitive salary and great conditions
• Professional Development
• Career growth opportunities
• A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid Parental leave and paid superannuation for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Our passengers, community, people, and operations are the four foundational pillars of our organisation, which help us to continuously improve and deliver safer, better, and more efficient tram services across Melbourne.

As the proud operator of the world's largest tram network and integral part of Melbourne's transport network, Keolis Downer is committed to moving Melbourne forward by delivering solutions for better tram journeys.

We are dedicated to caring for each other, our passengers, and our communities. Yarra Trams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity across our teams. In support of our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, we encourage candidates with a disability, of all ages and people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply

Please note, our selection process will include pre-employment checks, including police check and pre-employment medical check. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs. Additionally all workers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses) unless they have a legitimate and lawful exemption. Evidence of your COVID-19 digital vaccination or exemption certificate will be required.

If you would like further details about an advertised role, or if you require an adjustment in the application process please email careers@yarratrams.com.au