Platform Screen Door Maintainer

Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer

Permanent night shift (10pm - 6am), full-time opportunity!

Help Shape Melbourne’s Future Through Smarter Transport!

Melbourne is evolving—and its public transport network is at the heart of creating a more connected, sustainable city. With transformative projects like the Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removals underway, we’re making travel safer, faster, and more seamless for everyone.

Be part of a team that’s driving real change and building a better future for Melbourne.

About The Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer to help ensure the smooth and safe operation of Melbourne’s rail network. In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the power and PSD systems that support train movement and passenger safety.

Your work will include preventative and reactive maintenance, asset renewals, installations, and other essential tasks that keep our infrastructure running reliably. If you’re hands-on, safety-focused, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic permanent night shift, full-time opportunity offering the chance to work across multiple locations, giving you exposure to diverse environments and experiences while contributing to a vital part of Melbourne’s transport network.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our network safe and operational by:

• Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on power and PSD systems.
• Supporting asset renewals, installations, and fault investigations.
• Using elevated work platforms when required.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and MTM policies.
• Conducting risk assessments and maintaining safe work practices.
• Monitoring equipment performance and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Working across high and low voltage systems under supervision and as part of a team.

About You

You’re a qualified Electrical Tradesperson with a current “A” Class Electrical Licence, and you bring a solid background in electrical maintenance within industrial or infrastructure environments. You take pride in your ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex systems, and you’re confident working both independently and as part of a team.

• A current “A” Class Electrical Licence and qualification as an Electrical Tradesperson.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within industrial or similar environments.
• Knowledge of electrical automation/PLC systems and the vertical transport industry (desirable).
• Certification in Track Safety Awareness (Level 1) and First Aid (Level 2) (preferred).
• Rail Safety Competency (desirable).
• Strong ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and circuitry.
• Solid understanding of OHS&E legislation, AS3000, and safe working practices.
• Willingness to night shift, overtime, and participate in an on-call roster.
• A valid manual Victorian Driver’s Licence

Why work for Metro?

• FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
• Comprehensive training support
• Discounts at top brands and stores
• Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives such as Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women).

Ready to apply? Great!

To apply, you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Applications close: Thursday August 7th 2025 @ 5pm

Recruitment Process:

• Phone Interview
• Behavioural Interview
• Pre-employment Checks (police check, Category 1 medical & references)
• Job Offer

We understand that not everyone applies unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t check every box, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background and experience may be exactly what we need.  

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.