Safeworking Manager

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Date: 9 Jun 2026

Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU

Company: metrotrain

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’re looking for a highly experienced Shutdown Safeworking Manager to lead the planning and delivery of safeworking across major rail shutdowns, including Early Week Night Occupations (EWNOs) and complex weekend works.

In this critical leadership role, you’ll set the safeworking strategy and standards that enable safe, compliant and efficient delivery of high-risk rail operations. You’ll work at the centre of major projects, partnering across teams to manage risk, optimise resources, and ensure every shutdown is executed with precision and a commitment to Safely Always.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the safeworking strategy and provide subject matter expertise, ensuring compliance with MTM standards and rail safety legislation.
  • Act as the escalation point for safeworking risks or issues and drive risk-based decision-making to meet Safely Always and operational objectives.
  • Manage the Safeworking team, ensuring capability, performance, and adherence to best practices.
  • Manage and plan shutdown safeworking resourcing, documentation and align with occupation scope and timelines.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and represent safeworking in planning, readiness, and operational meetings to ensure integration and coordination.
  • Monitor safeworking performance and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational outcomes.

 

About you

  • Track Force Protection Coordinator 3.2 accreditation and valid Victorian Driver Licence.
  • Experience leading shutdown safeworking or high-risk rail operations in complex environments.
  • Strong knowledge of MTM Rail Network, safeworking standards, and rail safety legislation.
  • Proven ability to interpret and validate technical safeworking plans, including PTF Zones and occupation strategies.
  • Effective leader with strong communication, reporting, and team support skills in safety-critical settings.

 

Why work at Metro? 

  • Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
  • Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
  • All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
  • Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

 

Next Steps 


If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply.


Applications close on 26th June 2026 at 11:59pm. 

 

 

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.