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.

• Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements and 14 weeks paid parental leave

• 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 Operations & Passenger Delivery team is committed to keep Melbourne moving by delivering exceptional passenger experiences through on-time, reliable, safe and efficient services. 

We achieve this through face-to-face interactions by our frontline teams, supported by our safety operations, operational readiness, and network performance teams.

We are currently looking for adynamic Scheduling Officer to research, develop and issue MTM’s daily timetable incorporating all alterations to the master timetable to facilitate operational changes including Special Events, temporary track closures and access to the Metropolitan rail network.

Please note this role is a 18 month Max Term contract.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Support the achievement of Balance Scorecard objectives
• Adherence to all legislative and regulatory requirements
• Develop special timetables, often with limited notice, to provide for unexpected events such as, planned occupations industrial disputes, degraded infrastructure, or other events affecting MTM’s rail services including major events such as New Years’ Eve and the Spring Racing Carnival
• Coordinate alternative transport requirements and track machines movements as a result of complex infrastructure, project, third party and other business requirements
• Ensure safe and compliant timetable alterations complying with MTM’s franchise obligations.
• Liaise with other Rail Operators regarding the scheduling and approval of altered and additional non-suburban trains through the MTM Network
• Transform technical information into useable form including effective use of computer software programs

About You

• Experience reading train graphs and knowledge of timetable processes and techniques
• Ability to collect, analyse and present workplace data and information
• Ability to follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry
• Advanced MS Excel skills with experience in software applications including Sharepoint, Adobe and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to identify and analyse risks, and make corrective actions
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally & written with all levels of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work unsupervised High level of accuracy and attention to detail

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.

If what you have read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then please submit your by Sunday 3rd December 2023.

Please note we will be processing applications prior to the closing date.

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.

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’.

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.