ONRSR is an independent body corporate established under the Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012.
The ONRSR
Under Rail Safety National Law, “the ONRSR” comprises the National Rail Safety Regulator, Dr Natalie Pelham, and non-executive members, Trish White and Julie-Anne Schafer. These appointments are made by the South Australian Transport Minister on the unanimous recommendation of the responsible ministers.
Dr Natalie Pelham
Chief Executive
Trish White AM
Non-executive member
Julie-Anne Schafer
Non-executive member
The Executive
The Executive team supports the regulator and the non-executive members to ensure the efficient and effective operation of ONRSR and the implementation of its Corporate Plan and Statement of Intent. It works collaboratively with industry using a co-regulatory approach to enhance rail safety in Australia.
Simon Foster
Executive Director, Technical
Peter Doggett
Chief Operating Officer
Sasha Viergever
Executive Director, Corporate Services
Our Teams
National Operations
Administers an accreditation regime and delivers ONRSR’s annual National Work Program through a schedule of audits, inspections and site visits and associated regulatory activities. Provides advice and insights to rail transport operators and ensures compliance with the Rail Safety National Law. Conducts investigations into incidents and occurrences.
Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, driving engagement and strategic communication with a focus on sharing insights and advice that can deliver safety outcomes across the industry.
Technical
Provides specialist technical advice and training for regulatory activities (including investigations) and to rail transport operators in all jurisdictions. Oversees ONRSR’s engagement with all major rail projects across Australia and maintains a watch and act brief on emerging rail related technologies and innovations.
Safety Strategy
Guides our risk-based regulatory model and the National Work Program that flows from it. Identifies, through effective data management, analysis and governance, the important national safety issues to tackle and the safety information and lessons to share with industry.
Corporate Services
Services and expertise that help our people stay focused on their role. Encompassing Finance, People & Capability, Information Management and Business Technology Services, this team ensures ONRSR has the right people, with the right skills and experiences, with the right technology and tools.
Strategic Policy
Manages and develops ONRSR input to national policy and legislative reforms including liaison with key stakeholders to inform ONRSR positions. ONRSR’s interface with Ministerial and Parliamentary activities and responsible for developing and maintaining a suite of guidance documentation that supports industry to comply with Rail Safety National Law.
Legal
Provides advice to investigators on legal requirements needed to support investigations.
Provides advice and guidance in the preparation of legal briefs by investigators and manages ONRSR’s prosecution caseload.