Join the newly established Statutory Compliance team and play a key role in ensuring safe Railways for Australia.
ONRSR has established a new Statutory Compliance Division to lead the strategic, operational and legal direction for ONRSR’s regulatory compliance, enforcement and prosecution functions and to manage ONRSR’s legal risks.
The role of Senior Prosecutor is to support the delivery of legally robust and effective enforcement and compliance activities. You will contribute to high quality legal services that support ONRSR’s strategic priorities and regulatory decision making.
Reporting to the Principal Prosecutor, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal providers to ensure ONRSR’s legal actions are robust, consistent and aligned with both regulatory objectives and applicable legal and policy frameworks.
You will need to be someone that thrives on achieving quality outcomes, takes a proactive approach to your work and enjoys building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
To succeed in this role you will have a wealth of knowledge and experience in statutory interpretation, legal drafting and undertaking prosecutions with a minimum of 5 years managing and conducting complex prosecutions in a regulatory or safety related context.
You can confidently provide timely and accurate legal advice and support to internal stakeholders and decision makers, with the ability to translate complex legal advice and legislation into straightforward and practical advice that can be easily applied.
To be successful in the position you should have:
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has the responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety throughout Australia. As an independent regulatory authority, ONRSR pursues safe railways for Australia by encouraging safe rail operations, enforcing national compliance with the Rail Safety National Law and promoting and improving rail safety across the country.
Be part of a values-led organisation with a strong commitment to its Culture Blueprint - the foundation for our purposeful, diverse and inclusive workplace and a key contributor to how we achieve our vision of Safe Railways for all Australians.
The application process
Not sure you meet all the requirements? That’s okay — we’re interested in people who may not tick all the boxes. If this sounds like a place you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience aligns with what we are looking for.
More information can be found in the Position Description which is attached below and can also be found at: https://www.onrsr.com.au/about-onrsr/working-at-onrsr
As part of the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a national criminal history check. Please note that the outcome of this check will be considered in context and does not automatically disqualify applicants from progressing.
Enquiries to: recruitment@onrsr.com.au
Salary: $160,000 - $165,000 plus 12% superannuation
Applications close: 10pm, 17 February 2026
To apply:
At ONRSR, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those of diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, religions, ages, abilities and neurodiversity.
If there’s anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible or comfortable for you, please let us know – we’re here to support you.
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