Kym Irvine

Kym Irvine currently serves as the Director of Disability & Safety Audits Pty Ltd, where she leverages over two decades of expertise in accessibility, safety compliance, and infrastructure auditing. Since founding the company in 2006, Kym has established a reputation for delivering comprehensive disability access audits and safety assessments across a diverse range of public transport and infrastructure projects. Her leadership ensures that projects not only meet regulatory standards but also prioritize inclusive design and accessibility for all users.

At Disability & Safety Audits Pty Ltd, Kym oversees a team of specialists conducting detailed audits for complex projects such as the Regional Rail Link Project in Victoria, where her team evaluated accessibility features from Footscray to Deer Park. She has also played a pivotal role in the South Morang Rail Extension Project with AECOM, ensuring that new rail infrastructure adheres to disability access standards and safety protocols. Her expertise extends to advising local government bodies, including the Nillumbik Shire Council and the City of Melbourne, on disability access and inclusive urban redevelopment initiatives like the Swanston Street Redevelopment.

Kym’s extensive background in public transport, rail infrastructure, and fire safety, combined with her skills in design management, contract management, and project bidding, positions her as a key industry leader in accessibility auditing and infrastructure safety. Her strategic approach integrates cost control and project management tools such as Primavera P6, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and accessibility. Through her work, Kym continues to champion inclusive design principles, contributing significantly to safer, more accessible public spaces and transportation systems.