Workplace Relations Manager

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.

Due to growth and expansion, we are looking for a Workplace Relations Technical Manager to provide subject matter expertise and guidance for high risk and complex workplace relations matters.  

This role will provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of the Metro Trains Enterprise Agreement to members of the Workplace Relations team members so that; complex and cross divisional issues are resolved consistent with the Metro industrial relations objectives while also ensuring operational compliance with all three Metro Enterprise Agreements and legislative obligations.

This position is fixed term for 12 months 

Reporting into the Head of Workplace Relations & Injury Management, has the following key areas of responsibility.

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• Provide technical advice on complex employment legislation matters to members of the workplace relations team during the management of industrial disputes
• Represent Metro Transit matters before external forums including the Fair Work Commission
• Act as a conduit between workplace relations and the internal legal team regarding complex and high risk workplace matters.
• Provide strategic technical industrial advice to the workplace relations team.

About You

• Relevant Workplace Relations tertiary or similar experience.
• Demonstrable experience in managing the resolution of highly complex and technical  workplace relations matters in a highly regulated and complex environment.
• High level of understanding in relation to employment law and the application of enterprise agreements.
• Demonstrable senior stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to distil complex industrial relations information into effective communications easily understood by business leaders and front line managers.
• Demonstrated capacity to work confidentially in highly sensitive environments.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Comprehensive report writing & analytical skills

This is a fantastic and dynamic opportunity to build on the career you have developed to date and be part of the legacy that ‘connects people and places for a growing Melbourne’.

If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspiration then we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal by Sunday 7th December 2025 to be considered for this position.

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.