Training Manager

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
 

The Training Manager is responsible for the management, leadership and oversight of training programs within our Infrastructure division who design, deliver and coordinate a variety training for approximately 1300 employees. 
 

This position is based in the Docklands/West Melbourne area and is a max term contract position until June 2026.
 

A key focus for this position is to ensure all new and existing training programs align with statutory and regulatory requirements, workforce capability needs and Metro’s strategic objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 8 direct reports and a wider team of 30 employees
• Establish and manage relationships with Metro Academy, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), skills councils, government regulators, and external training providers to ensure quality learning outcomes
• Engage with internal stakeholders, including Infrastructure discipline leaders, project teams, and safety teams, to ensure training programs align with operational and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the Infrastructure apprenticeship and traineeship programs, ensuring compliance with training plans, schedules, and industry requirements.
• Implement processes to drive high-performance training outcomes, ensuring training programs align with business priorities and regulatory requirements.

About you

• Strong experience in leading high-performing teams and delivering training outcomes in a complex operational environment.
• Significant stakeholder management and relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
• Experience working in a regulatory environment 
• Ability to manage training budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Next Steps
 

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before 11.59pm, Sunday 6 April 2025 and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

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.