Senior Commercial Analyst

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 seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to play a critical role in strengthening OPD’s commercial governance and maximising value under the Franchise Agreement. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role leads the uplift and end‑to‑end management of Schedule 3 processes and claims, ensuring submissions are accurate, defensible, timely and optimised for MTM outcomes.

This is a highly influential role that works closely with MTM, DTP, Strategic Partnering, Finance and operational leaders to protect value and support strong commercial decision‑making.

This is a max term opportunity for 2 year period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the uplift, redesign and end‑to‑end management of Schedule 3 processes, claims and governance frameworks
• Build and manage a structured Schedule 3 claims pipeline, ensuring visibility, prioritisation and contractual compliance
• Prepare and submit high‑quality, defensible Schedule 3 claims that are accurate, well supported and audit‑ready
• Prepare or support preparation of other commercial claims including DEAP, SAP, Major Events and labour‑related submissions
• Act as a key conduit between MTM and DTP, providing clear and transparent explanations of claim methodologies, calculations and assumptions
• Partner with Strategic Partnering, Senior FBPs and operational leaders to deliver commercial insight supporting budgeting, forecasting and value protection
• Strengthen governance, controls, documentation and process consistency, identifying opportunities to reduce risk, leakage and manual effort

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in commercial, financial or contract management roles within complex operational environments
• Demonstrated experience in commercial, operational or financial analysis
• Advanced modelling and data interpretation skills
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance frameworks and key cost drivers
• Experience documenting processes and improving consistency across commercial workflows
• Ability to work effectively with non‑financial stakeholders and influence decision‑making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exposure to roster costing methodologies or workforce analytics (desirable)

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 the 30th of April. Please respond to the Key Selection Criteria in a cover letter format as part of the application process.

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.