Production Manager

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

As the Production Manager – Specialised Signals Works (SSW), you will play a key leadership role within the Track Renewals team, guiding the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of signalling support works. You will provide technical expertise in signalling systems, lead the planning and execution of SSW activities, and ensure operational excellence across all support functions.

You’ll oversee a dedicated team, fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and a strong safety culture. With your technical experience and collaborative leadership style, you will support the reliable delivery of renewals work across the network.

This role requires flexibility to work a combination of day and night shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across and renewal activities across a large EA workforce, ensuring work meets Metro standards at all times.
• Support the efficient delivery of works through planning, project coordination, work methodology and on‑site guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovations that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee quality assurance, including monitoring work standards, managing corrective actions, and conducting technical investigations.
• Lead and develop the SSW support team, fostering a strong safety culture and supporting technical and professional development.
• Contribute to detailed planning activities, including access, resources, scope, cost, and scheduling to support the Annual Works Plan.

You will thrive in this role if you bring:

Qualifications & Technical Expertise

• Strong technical knowledge in signalling systems, signalling renewals, or related rail infrastructure disciplines.
• Experience in delivering maintenance or renewal works within a rail, civil, or heavy infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated capability in risk assessment, safety management, and compliance with industry standards and procedures.
• Experience preparing and managing technical, quality, and safety documentation.
• A Victorian drivers licence.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• An inclusive, collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide, mentor, and empower teams.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence, educate, and support operational staff.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organisational abilities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and delivering work to a high standard.
• The ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WHY METRO

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

Next Steps 

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network! 

Applications close on 31st March 2026 at 11:59pm. Please note that shortlisting may occur prior to ad closure.

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 an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.