Technical Manager X'Trapolis & Siemens

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.

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and make a real impact on Melbourne’s metropolitan train network?  We’re seeking a Technical Manager - X’Trapolis & Siemens to lead a team of up to 10 professionals to deliver Technical Maintenance Plan (TMP) compliance and achieve safety, reliability and availability score cards for 284 units operating within the Melbourne metropolitan train network.

This is a key leadership role where you’ll shape performance outcomes, support continuous improvement, and ensure franchise commitments are met.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and oversight to a team of up to 10 professionals consisting of engineers & technical officers.
• Provide technical oversight of everyday reliability and TMP compliance (including overhauls) to ensure MTM’s MR4 franchise requirements are met.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice regarding rolling stock design and maintenance to Management/ external stake holders.
• Work with external stakeholders to plan and lead short term and longer efficiencies to the TMP.
• Evaluate project proposals, cost estimates, scopes of work, specifications, project plans, risk assessments, supplier evaluation.
• Plan, organise, direct, monitor and control assigned projects to ensure their completion on time, within budget and conforming to applicable safety, reliability and quality standards, with all project risks mitigated to minimise their effect on train operations.
• Deliver/ support the delivery of assigned projects which includes scope, planning, costing, design, implementation, testing, commissioning and contract management including, lead and support the delivery of assigned projects from scope definition through to commissioning and manage budgets, schedules, resources, suppliers, and risks.

Qualifications & Experience  

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven background in urban passenger rail environments coupled with strong project management skills – scope, budget, timelines, quality, and risk.
• 5+ years’ experience in people and business management, demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities and a solid understanding of asset management principles (ISO 55000).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills as well as experience dealing with industrial relations matters.
• Ability to influence functions outside of their direct control to achieve best for the business and network outcomes.
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to articulate clearly particular problems for both technical and business people.

Recruitment Process: 

• Phone Interview
• Behavioural Interview
• Pre-employment Checks (police check, category 3 medical & references)
• Job Offer

Why Work at Metro?

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with strong career development support
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace culture
• Flexible work options, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and ability to purchase additional leave
• Free Myki Pass for eligible employees
• Access to corporate discounts across health, fitness, finance, and more

Interested 

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Help us connect people and places across a growing Melbourne.

Not sure you meet every requirement?
We encourage all candidates to apply. Metro is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

For more information, contact:
Narelle Blencowe – Talent Acquisition Partner
📧 narelle.blencowe@metrotrains.com.au

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.