Our Capabilities
RISSB is the industry leader in promoting interoperability and harmonisation of the Australian rail industry, and championing safety across industry to promote productivity and efficiency. RISSB is the only accredited developer of Australian Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and Rules which improve the Australian rail industry’s safety outcomes, reduce risk and add value.
Each year RISSB develops products for the benefit of its members and the broader rail industry. However, it is so much more than just an accredited standards development organisation.
RISSB is innovative and forward thinking, identifying emerging trends and working with industry and governments to facilitate their introduction through its products and services. We offer:
Expertise
RISSB leads technical collaboration and innovation for a safer, more productive and sustainable Australian and New Zealand rail industry.
With a team of Subject Matter Experts with extensive rail experience, RISSB provides the rail industry and governments with technical and system expertise. RISSB has been working hand in hand with industry to provide the essential tools rail organisations need – Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and Rules – and thought leadership to achieve a safer and more efficient rail industry.
Solution-focused collaboration
We have a proven track record of successfully working with industry and governments to facilitate solutions and guide implementation.
We have been collaboratively developing and supporting the application of RISSB’s products to enable industry to move towards greater harmonisation and interoperability through improving efficiency in production, procurement, and personnel management, that delivers broader economic benefits.
The RISSB Network
RISSB operates a powerful network of subject matter experts from across all disciplines in the rail industry under the RISSB Network.
The RISSB Network is managed through a well-established framework of discipline specific committees, working groups, development groups and affiliations that provide collective wisdom, experience and best practice from which industry leading practices are drawn.
Working with RISSB
We are an integral part of the solution towards productive and safe railway operations with a lens on harmonisation and interoperability, and the focus towards the goals of Net Zero 2025. You will be working with a leading industry voice in resolving issues and finding solutions to progress the national reform agenda.
Our Values
RISSB is a value-based organisation and takes pride in its supportive, collaborative, and professional culture. All employees are expected to commit to and behave by our values of:
Care
Being present, active and responsible by:
- Considering and respectfully responding to challenge
- Acknowledging efforts and contributions
- Checking in and providing support.
Collaboration
Engage diverse viewpoints and encourage curiosity.
Making a difference
Intimately understand stakeholder needs.
Actively seek out new or novel ideas and solutions.