Senior People Business Partner

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the role

Lead our People Partnering team of three to support our Infrastructure division – a 1,000+ strong workforce that operates 24/7 to maintain the essential assets of Melbourne’s rail network. This includes over 1,000 kilometres of track, 40,000 structures, and critical signalling, electrical and facilities infrastructure that keep our network safe and reliable.

You will be a trusted advisor to the Infrastructure Leadership team and support the Head of People, NA&A to execute and deliver agreed strategic human resource activities.

This is a max term contract position to cover a secondment until the end of March 2026. You will be based in the West Melbourne/Docklands area, with time also spent at other Infrastructure depots and 700 Collins Street as part of a hybrid arrangement (3 days in the office / 2 days from home).
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop People Business Partners to drive outcomes aligned with Metro's strategic plan, focusing on performance, capability, and wellbeing.
• Partner with the Head of People to drive and deliver the enterprise People Strategy within the Infrastructure division.
• Provide coaching and strategic HR support to senior leaders on complex issues to enable effective leadership and decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and talent acquisition partners to deliver effective business focussed workforce plans to support delivery of tailored diversity strategies, particularly in areas with critical skill shortages.
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, in particular the People Division centres of expertise to address complex business needs, including change, and leadership development.
• Partner with Workplace Relations to develop strategic union relationships that contribute to a stable and engaged workforce.
• Deliver strategic HR initiatives that have measurable impact on employee engagement and operational performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes that enhance service delivery across the Infrastructure division.

About you
 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, with extensive experience as a trusted People Business Partner, leading HR functions and initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with stakeholders across all levels.
• Proven ability to navigate complex industrial environments, including common-law and enterprise agreement contexts.
• Sound knowledge of employment law, workplace relations, workers compensation, and psychosocial legislation.
• Skilled in solving complex HR issues, driving cultural and organisational change, and delivering results under pressure.
• Demonstrated success in implementing HR strategies that drive positive business outcomes in large operational environments.
• Experience in delivering workforce planning initiatives

Click apply to submit your application by 11.59pm, Sunday 1 June 2025

Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture
 
Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.
 
At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.
 
We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment, and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.