Wash Plant Operator

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 Wash Plant Operator plays a vital role in supporting the Train Presentation team by coordinating and carrying out train cleaning operations at Rolling Stock Depot Train Wash Plant Facilities, ensuring compliance with Metro procedures.

This role involves working closely with train drivers and liaising with Train Operation staff and coordinators to safely bring trains into the wash facility via the corridor. In addition to the routine external train wash cycle, which occurs every 42 days, the Wash Plant Operator is also responsible for assessing and managing trains that require additional exterior cleaning due to unexpected incidents on the network. This ensures all trains meet operational and presentation standards before returning to service.

Roster and Hours

The role operates on a 2-week rotating roster:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
• Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Key role responsibilities

• Operate the Wash Plant in line with Metro procedures and the Train Wash Plant System Operation Manual.
• Coordinate with the Train Presentation Officer and Train Operations staff for train positioning and biological waste removal.
• Complete the daily external wash summary sheet and ensure trains meet cleaning standards.
• Monitor Wash Plant performance, report faults, and arrange necessary repairs with approved providers.
• Perform minor servicing, including greasing, pit cleaning, and filter/jet maintenance.
• Ensure adequate chemical concentrate levels for continuous operation.
• Report train damage or vandalism via the Fault Management Portal.
• Conduct high-pressure cleaning and coordinate biological waste removal from unexpected incidents when required.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance, Rail Safety, and Workplace Health & Safety standards.
• Support audits, inspections, and ongoing business improvement initiatives across multiple Wash Plant facilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Victorian Drivers Licence
• Knowledge of Rail Safety legislation
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Wash Plant experience would be looked on favourably
• Qualified in Track Awareness and First Aid Level 2 are beneficial but not essential

Next Steps 

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network! 

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.  

Click to submit your application by 30 June 2025 @ 11.59pm.

Please note that shortlistings may commence prior to the closure date.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Credit Checks.

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.