Depot Manager - Newport

Melbourne is a city on the rise, and its public transport system is key to shaping a connected and sustainable future. Through major initiatives like the Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removal projects, we're making travel safer, more efficient, and integrated. 

We’re currently seeking a Depot Manager for the MTM Newport train maintenance Depot.

This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance team at the Newport Train Maintenance Facility to ensure the daily delivery of safe, clean, and reliable rolling stock in support of morning and evening operations.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Free on-site parking
• Free myki travel card

• Contribute to the safe and reliable operation of Melbourne’s rail network

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and motivate a multidisciplinary team—including Rolling Stock maintainers, administrative staff, logistics, and support personnel—to deliver both scheduled and reactive maintenance activities.
• Oversee strategic planning and coordination to ensure the consistent delivery of reliable trains for daily service, aligned with timetable requirements.
• Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture and constructive industrial relations environment.
• Provide strategic direction and support the implementation of future-focused maintenance initiatives that align with organisational goals and drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, maintenance, and organisational standards related to Rolling Stock operations.
• Lead and manage organisational change initiatives in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Develop strategic workforce plans to ensure flexibility and sustainability in support of future network changes.
• Prepare and deliver performance reports covering all depot functions to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain operational readiness to respond effectively to incidents including train recoveries, vandalism, disasters, and collisions.
• Oversee and continuously evaluate the depot budget to ensure optimal value and cost-efficiency for the business.
• Support Metro’s strategic direction by understanding the plan, your role in delivering our objectives and seeking to exceed Metro’s goals and objectives particularly when it comes to safety and putting the passenger first.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications at graduate or postgraduate level in engineering, management, or a related business discipline; OR
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience leading teams in a high-pressure, reactive operational environment; OR
• Over 10 years’ experience in the rail industry in a supervisory or management capacity, with a strong track record of successfully leading large, diverse teams.
• Knowledge and experience of risk / safety management in an operational environment.
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of data acquisition, processing and application across maintenance systems.
• Core strengths in communication, team building and mentoring / coaching as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office skills.
• Broad knowledge and experience of various train systems, types, operating procedures and environments.
• An easy and open communication style both written and verbal, comfortable with audiences at all levels as well as being a natural problem solver.
• Experience of industrial relations challenges.

Recruitment Process

• Initial phone interview
• Behavioural interview
• Pre-employment checks (police, reference & category 3 medical)
• Job offer

Interested?

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Help us connect people and places across a growing Melbourne.

Not sure you meet every requirement?
We encourage all candidates to apply. Metro is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

For more information, contact:
Narelle Blencowe – Talent Acquisition Partner
📧 narelle.blencowe@metrotrains.com.au

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.