Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation

About the course

This graduate diploma builds specialist capability in transport accident investigation and safety systems across a multi-modal environment. You’ll explore methods for evidence gathering, analysing causal factors, and improving organisational and regulatory safety performance. The program is designed for professionals working in or moving into investigative, safety and compliance roles across transport sectors. This is a Graduate Diploma in transport safety investigation within engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting incident and accident investigation, risk and safety management, and safety assurance across aviation, rail, road and maritime contexts. Typical pathways include transport safety investigator, safety officer/advisor, safety systems analyst, and transport administrator roles in operators, regulators and investigation bodies. This qualification supports career advancement in engineering-related transport safety and investigation practice.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)