Electrician - Project Installation

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

Why work at Metro?  

• Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level! 

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. 

• All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria. 

• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more. 

About the team 

Our Network Assets and Assurance (NA&A) team includes more than 2000 people from Infrastructure, Innovation, Engineering, Rolling Stock, OCMS, Strategic Asset Management and Planning and Integration. The NA&A team manage the change to the network – ensuring that the asset outcome is safe, reliable, and sustainable, both today and into the future. 

About the role 

Are you ready to play a critical role in transforming Melbourne's train network? As part of our Project installation team, you'll be at the forefront of upgrading the door locking system of our Comeng train fleet. Your main mission? To assemble, inspect, and install electrical components, ensuring seamless on-train modifications that enhance safety and efficiency. 

This is a 9 month max term position based at our Westall Projects Depot. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:00AM to 03:30PM. 

What you will be doing 

• Assemble, replace, and install electrical components. 

• Collaborate with project and depot managers. 

• Maintain compliance and quality standards. 

• Diagnose faults and assist investigations. 

• Contribute to process improvement. 

• Prioritise safety and regulatory compliance. 

• Foster teamwork and a safe work environment. 

• Complete documentation accurately. 

• Mentor team members and provide technical support. 

• Troubleshoot issues and implement solutions. 

• Support diagnostic and quality control tools. 

About you 

• Certificate III Electrician or Electrical Fitter Trade qualification, or tertiary equivalent. 

• Minimum 5 years relevant industrial experience (Airline, Military, Oilfield, Automotive, Rail, Manufacturing, maintenance) including electrical component maintenance, installation, servicing, or overhaul. 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical assembly drawings, instructions, and bills of material. 

Next steps 

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne! 

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply. 

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening. 

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. 

Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position. 

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.