Safeworking Resource Specialist (TFPC 3.3)

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

About the role

This is a newly created position responsible for developing and implementing the process for allocating all safeworking overtime shifts across Infrastructure, as well as managing the day-to-day allocation of those shifts.

By leveraging your safeworking expertise, you will act as the subject matter expert for all non-shutdown safeworking resource requests. This includes reviewing requests to ensure that resourcing is well planned, appropriately allocated, safely delivered, and compliant with all relevant standards and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and approve safeworking requirements for all non-shutdown Infrastructure works, ensuring they are planned and delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clear and consistent safeworking processes, standards, and planning frameworks.
• Coordinate all non-shutdown safeworking activities, bookings, and approvals to align teams, optimise resources and manage fatigue.
• Use safeworking data and reporting to monitor performance and drive improvement
• Ensure compliance, manage risks, and provide expert guidance through effective stakeholder engagement to support safe and efficient operations.

About you

• Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.3
• A current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence
• Proven ability to interpret and apply safeworking standards, rail safety legislation, and operational procedures
• Strong reporting and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across delivery, maintenance, projects, and planning teams
• Experience in reviewing and validating technical safeworking plans, PTF (Permit to Foul) Zones and occupation strategies

Please click apply to submit your application by 11.59pm, Wednesday 26 November 2025

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