Track Renewals Technical Lead (Project Engineer)

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
 

As a Technical Lead, you’ll be delivering the Track Renewals Annual Infrastructure Works Plan. You will be planning and delivering Track Renewals activities such as station pit renewals, ballast renewals, sleeper renewals and level crossing renewals during weekend occupations.

Your role is all about making sure everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently with a focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for the network. 
 

This is a permanent position located in West Melbourne, where you’ll be intermittently working on-site across the Melbourne Metro Network. Ordinary work hours are Monday to Friday, however some flexibility is required as you’ll also help oversee and manage weekend operations when needed, and in particular weekends where you are responsible for delivering.
 

Key Responsibilities
   

• Lead planning and delivery of Weekend Track Renewals, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with MTM standards and procedures.
• Provide technical expertise across maintenance and renewals, including interpreting engineering designs and planning works accordingly.
• Prepare and present Renewals Works Briefing Packs to the team to communicate quality, safety, and program priorities.
• Monitor work quality, address deficiencies, and ensure alignment with standards, scope, and design requirements.
• Engage and manage stakeholders, perform risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.
• Support team development through technical leadership, mentoring, and participation in planning, budgeting, and resource management.

About you
 

• Tertiary qualification in a technical field or a Cert IV in a rail-related discipline 
• Experience in a similar position with occupation delivery experience and/or a project management background 
• Strong stakeholder management experience working with senior level, other disciplines and operational staff
• A valid Victorian Drivers Licence

Click apply to submit your application by 11.59pm, Thursday 22 May 2025

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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.
 
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