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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

We’re seeking a Track Force Protection Coordinator to oversee Safeworking planning, control, and compliance during track possessions. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all legislative and regulatory requirements are met while optimising Safeworking plans to maximize efficiency and minimize operational disruptions.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact on rail safety, working closely with internal teams and contractors to deliver maintenance, renewals, and upgrades safely and effectively. If you have a keen eye for safety, strong leadership skills, and a passion for improving rail operations, please enquire.

This role will be based at E Gate, in our Electrical Networks team. This role is night shift 7pm-4am.

Key role responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all legislative and regulatory requirements
• Supervise, plan, and control Safeworking resources during track possessions, including contract resources
• Oversee the safe and effective delivery of routine and reactive maintenance, renewals, and upgrades of railway assets
• Optimize Safeworking plans to maximize rail safety, increase time on tools, and minimize disruptions to rail operations
• Participate in investigations of accidents and safety incidents related to Metro's infrastructure
• Ensure Metro staff and contractors apply correct Safeworking methods in the field
• Support management in evaluating and implementing Safeworking procedural changes or proposals
• Develop strong working relationships with maintenance personnel to maximise track time and reduce mobilisation delays
• Provide Safeworking planning advice to management to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Perform any other duties as specified by the manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Track Force Protection Coordinator – Level 2 (unrestricted)
• Demonstrated Rail Operational Safeworking experience, including supervision in large, complex, and multi-discipline environments
• Track Force Protection Coordinator – Level 3 (unrestricted) would be highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Melbourne Railway Network
  • Incident management and reporting
  • Book of Operating Rules and Procedures (1994)
  • Work on Track Safeworking competency management
  • Work on Track application

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.