Learning & Leadership Lead

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

We are currently seeking an experienced Learning and Leadership Lead to join the People and Safety Divisions L&D team.

About the role

The Learning & Leadership Lead position exists to build organisational capability by delivering and developing new and existing Learning & Leadership programs. This role includes facilitating and reviewing a range of programs and initiatives in relation to leadership, compliance, capability and career development in line with organisational and individual needs to meet business requirements. The position will lead certain programs of work to deliver on organisation requirements and provide insights into performance of programs.

Why work at Metro?   

• Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women)

• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements and 14 weeks paid parental leave and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and much more.
• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level! 

About the team 

Corporate Services teams at Metro are responsible for providing essential support services that enable the business to function efficiently and effectively. From Safety and People, Marketing and Communication to Finance and Legal, and IT. Our Corporate Services teams work collaboratively to ensure that the business operates smoothly and as one team. 

About you 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Education, Psychology, or a relevant experience.  
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating leadership and development programs across all organisational levels.
• Proven ability to effectively manage end-to-end L&OD projects, including scoping, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and evaluation.
• Expertise in designing blended learning solutions using digital, social, and experiential methods
• Proficiency with learning technologies and platforms (e.g., LMS, authoring tools).

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne!

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Applications will close on Sunday 29th June, 2025.

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.