Metro is a multi-award winning organisation, and we pride ourselves on our team of honest, high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive and safety focused and who are at the core of our success. You will be joining an organisation that is known as a global leader in its field but also prides itself on being dynamic, embracing new technologies and focused on customer service. Our aim is to promote work/life balance, allow team members to bring their best to work and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world-class railway service.

The Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) is a transformational public transport project that will bring more trains to your suburb and reduce travel times by running the busy Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines through a new tunnel. By untangling the City Loop, more trains can run more often across Melbourne.

We’ve finished digging twin 9km tunnels, and construction is underway on 5 new stations and testing of the new High Capacity Signalling system that will enable turn-up-and-go services.

Metro Tunnel Project has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tunnel Access Lead to join the MTP Team.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tunnel Access Lead to join the Metro Tunnel Project to facilitate and provide access to the Rail Infrastructure through planned rail occupations. You’ll provide a strong understanding of the policy and procedures related to rail access and work readiness. You’ll be an integeral part of the Works Readiness team supporting occupations, access, and work planning across the wider network. You’ll adhere to safe management of all stakeholders around the rail corridor in support of Victoria’s Big Build Infrastructure Program.

This role is a fulltime, Max-Term December 2024. As an MTM employee, you will have access to free travel along the network. 

Responsibilities

• You’ll provide guidance of Occupation Management Process coordinating all bookings within the project timelines ensuring safe access to the track occupations.
• Working with internal and external stakeholder and third-party contractors providing tailored advice around development, review of delivery strategies and provide advice and guidance on the impact that occupations within the rail corridor
• You’ll manage access permits and coordinate all required occupations which can Overhead, Signalling, Substation and Track personnel
• Produce occupation coordination documents which will include Occupation Works Guide, workgroup site plan, occupation schedule and shift plans using MS software and alike.
• Drive continuous improvement within the occupation management process across the business with a focus on optimisation of the network and streamline processes.

About You

• Previous experiences within a multi - disciplinary organisations
• Previous experience as a Occupations Access Lead is ideal but not essential
• Communicates with influence and build strong relationships with their stakeholders
• Experience in rail safety management and /or maintenance of rail infrastructure on rail projects
• Ability to identify and analyse risks, and make corrective actions that can be presented in workplace data and information
• Understand contemporary project management methodologies

Why Work for Metro

Attractive Remuneration: Excellent pay package with laptop and mobile phone

Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a multi-disciplinary environment while being able to make this role your own

Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A diverse and collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to delivering projects that improve the safety and reliability of Melbourne’s rail network across the Victorian Big Build

Benefits: Free Myki travel across Victoria and other great corporate discounts

Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: We encourage flexibility and wellbeing; you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role. MTM supports flexible working arrangements.

This is a fantastic and high-profile 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 have read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then please submit your application by Sunday 15th January 2023.

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

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.