Principle Technical Lead

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.

Location: Egate, Docklands
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

About the Role

This is a key leadership opportunity to shape the performance, safety and future of MTM’s Civil/Structural and Facilities asset portfolio. As a Principal Technical Lead, you’ll provide strategic direction, technical expertise and operational oversight across maintenance, renewals, upgrades and construction. You’ll play a critical role in driving engineering excellence, strengthening governance and delivering reliable, high-performing infrastructure that supports Melbourne’s growing rail network.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across maintenance, renewal, upgrade and construction activities.
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of works through planning, project management and on-site oversight.
• Assure compliance with Technical Maintenance Plans, engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor work quality, identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement of maintenance plans, standards and engineering practices.
• Manage technical risks, investigations and critical engineering decisions impacting asset safety.
• Lead and develop teams while managing contractor performance and stakeholder relationships.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience in rail, infrastructure or related engineering environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in complex operational settings.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, renewals, construction and asset management principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering standards, Technical Maintenance Plans and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated capability in managing risks, budgets and resource allocation.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with sound technical judgement.

How to Apply

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