Track Engineering Manager

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the team of MTM Track and Civil Engineers by coaching and developing staff to achieve good quality outcomes for passengers and the MTM business.

Lead technical assurance on behalf of the MTM Chief Engineer relating to Track and Civil Engineering through:

• Identifying the need for, reviewing, and endorsing Engineering Changes.
• Developing and maintaining a set of contemporary Standards and Technical Documents.
• Identify the need for, reviewing, and providing technical endorsement of safety and operational critical assets (Type/Product Approval).
• Attendance at risk assessments and Safety in Design reviews to identify, mitigate, and ensure risks are being managed safe SFAIRP.
• Providing technical advice on the acceptability of non-conformances to Standards (Waivers).
• Monitor asset performance and identifying where Technical Investigations are required and ensuring the are completed in accordance with MTM Procedures.
• Provide technical expertise and advice relating to track management and supporting systems and tools, particularly to MTM Track Infrastructure (maintenance) team.
• Monitor and report on the progress of all issues regarding the assigned tasks and promptly notify management of any matters which could have a material adverse effect on a project or the business.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered Practicing Engineer - Victoria (RPEV), or eligible for qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Track Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with stakeholder engagement within multi-disciplinary environments.
• Extensive experience in Track maintenance or construction.
• Proven experience working with and influencing stakeholders.
• History of driving cultural change within teams and with stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Metro, its Operations and stakeholders.

WHY WORK AT METRO? 

• 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!
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 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 more.

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing 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.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.