Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
APS Capability Alignment
Generic

Raimonds Vadzis EN673910

Liverpool,NSW

Summary

I am a senior Area Controller with over 35 years of experience delivering safe, reliable, and resilient transport services within large, safety-critical environments. I specialise in real-time network control, emergency and incident management, operational leadership, and stakeholder coordination across complex metropolitan rail operations. I consistently demonstrate calm, evidence-based decision-making under pressure, strong governance and compliance knowledge, and a commitment to public safety outcomes. I bring extensive experience leading control room teams, managing high-risk incidents, and restoring services efficiently while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Controller – Network Operations Control

Sydney Trains
01.2020 - Current
  • I lead real-time control of the metropolitan rail network and manage operational responses to incidents impacting safety, service reliability, and infrastructure integrity.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and coordinate incident and emergency response activities
  • Assess operational risk and implement safe mitigation strategies
  • Manage train movements and resource allocation during disruptions
  • Liaise with emergency services and senior management
  • Prepare reports, investigations, and performance analysis
  • Mentor and support controllers and frontline teams
  • Key Achievements
  • Led numerous high-impact incident responses with zero safety breaches
  • Reduced service recovery times through proactive coordination
  • Improved communication protocols during critical events
  • Recognised for maintaining composure and effective leadership under pressure

Rail Operations & Signalling Roles – Progressive Leadership Positions

Sydney Metropolitan Rail Network
01.1988 - 01.2020
  • I progressed through multiple safety-critical operational roles with increasing responsibility for network integrity, safe working, and frontline incident management.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Controlled train movements within regulated safety frameworks
  • Responded to infrastructure faults and emergencies
  • Applied rail safety rules and procedures
  • Supported investigations and service recovery activities
  • Collaborated with drivers, maintenance, and control teams
  • Key Achievements
  • Maintained strong safety record across decades of operations
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational risk
  • Built trusted working relationships across multiple operational teams

Education

School Certificate - Year 11

Hurstville Boys High School
Hurstville, NSW
12-1988

Skills

  • Leadership & Management
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments
  • Provide clear direction, coaching, and mentoring
  • Promote safety culture and accountability
  • Incident & Emergency Response
  • Command and coordinate operational responses to critical incidents
  • Business continuity and service recovery
  • Multi-agency collaboration
  • Safety, Risk & Governance
  • Rail safety legislation and rule compliance
  • Hazard identification and risk mitigation
  • Incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Governance reporting and assurance
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Executive briefings and situation reports
  • Liaison with emergency services and operational partners
  • Clear and timely communication during crises
  • Systems & Administration
  • IMMS and operational control systems
  • Reporting, documentation, and performance tracking

Affiliations

  • White Card
  • Ongoing safety and compliance training

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122) – in progress
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
  • Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG)
  • Advanced Responsible Gambling
  • Licensee Training
  • Authorised Breath Testing Officer
  • Rail Safe Working & Safety Certifications
  • Extensive operational and safety training

Languages

Latvian
Professional Working

Interests

Storm Chasing - I analyse forecasts and real-time weather data to safely observe severe weather, strengthening my situational awareness, risk assessment, and calm decision-making in dynamic , high pressure environments-capabilities directly aligned to incident response and operational control roles

Timeline

Area Controller – Network Operations Control

Sydney Trains
01.2020 - Current

Rail Operations & Signalling Roles – Progressive Leadership Positions

Sydney Metropolitan Rail Network
01.1988 - 01.2020

School Certificate - Year 11

Hurstville Boys High School

APS Capability Alignment

  • Supports Strategic Direction
  • I analyse operational risks and align decisions with safety, compliance, and organisational priorities to ensure effective service outcomes.
  • Achieves Results
  • I deliver timely decisions during incidents, prioritise tasks, and coordinate resources to restore services efficiently and safely.
  • Supports Productive Working Relationships
  • I collaborate closely with emergency services, field staff, and leadership teams, maintaining clear communication and mutual trust.
  • Displays Personal Drive & Integrity
  • I act with professionalism, accountability, and resilience in high-pressure situations and consistently demonstrate ethical, safety-first behaviour.
  • Communicates with Influence
  • I provide concise briefings, prepare clear reports, and communicate effectively with operational teams and senior stakeholders.

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