Rail Safety Coordinator

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

We are currently seeking a Rail Safety Coordinator to play a key role in The Level Crossing Removal (LXRP) Project team at SPA (Southern Program Alliance). This position will support the team by facilitating continuous improvement in rail safety management across rail / construction projects.

Please note this is a 12 month opportunity based on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work in the rail corridor is compliant with RTO Procedures

• Provide Rail Safety advice to construction teams.
• Undertake site walks and visits from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct investigations relating to project incidents and produce relevant reports
• Facilitate continuous improvement and innovation of Rail Safety practices
• Conduct regular Rail Safety compliance inspections and Critical Risk inspections.
• Assist, mentor and develop the delivery of Rail Safety toolboxes and alerts on site.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified 3.2 Track Force Protection Coordinator or higher
• Permit to Work Near (PTWN)Recipient (Preferred)
• MTM – RIW (Rail Industry Worker) associated roles
• Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety or above (Preferred)
• Basic Construction Industry OHS Induction (White card)
• Experience with completion of rail projects
• Have experience in rail network and operations train running (preferred)

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!

Please note applications for this role will close on 25th of February 2026.

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.