Electrician

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.

About the role

We’re looking for skilled Electricians to help keep our trains running safely and efficiently by ensuring a reliable power supply. As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, renewals, installations, and other essential tasks that keep our network moving. Based at our Docklands infrastructure depots, you’ll report to the Facilities Delivery Manager and play a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure.

If you're looking for a supportive and inclusive workplace where your skills are valued, we’d love to hear from you!

Key role responsibilities

• Support the achievement of KPIs and the technical maintenance plan.
• Operate mobile and elevated platforms when required.
• Monitor and report on power and equipment performance to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure materials are available for efficient preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Perform tests, installations, measurements, fault investigations, and repairs as per established procedures.
• Assist with reactive and planned maintenance, renewals, and installations, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
• Construct and maintain infrastructure following Metro’s requirements and regulations.
• Dismantle, assemble, clean, lubricate, adjust, or repair equipment within the MTM network.
• Exercise judgment in task execution and problem-solving while adhering to regulations and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide safety information as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Electrical Trade Qualification with a current ‘A’ Class Electrical Licence.
• Proven experience as an electrician in construction or a similar industry.
• Rail safety competency certification.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical drawings and circuitry.
• Solid understanding of OHS&E regulations, Codes of Practice, AS3000:2000, Safe Working Practices, and Quality Assurance standards.
• Valid Victorian manual driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and on-call rosters.

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.