Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.
About the role
We are currently seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Safeworking Coordinator to join our Infrastructure team. This critical role is responsible for the safe working planning, implementation, and control of safeworking activities during Signals works, ensuring the highest standards of rail safety are maintained at all times.
As the Safeworking Coordinator, you will be the central point of accountability for rail safety during maintenance works, with a strong focus on protecting the safety of all Rail Safety Workers and securing the worksite from rail traffic incursions.
This role operates on a rotating roster covering early, late and day shift, work reasonable overtime as required, and respond to after hour emergencies
Key responsibilities
- Complete and certify Rail Safety Worksite Hazard Assessments (RSWHAs) to determine appropriate protection measures.
- Prepare asset access plans and ensure compliance with inspection planning and MTM safeworking standards.
- Ensure all worksite protection personnel and Rail Safety Workers (RSWs) are competent, equipped with correct PPE, and not exposed to hazards.
- Proactively identify, assess, and communicate task-based hazards and catastrophic risks such as mobile plant interactions, electrocution, and working in the rail corridor.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors, protection personnel, signallers, train controllers, and drivers to ensure seamless coordination across the worksite.
- Review and assess safety systems and SWMS for alignment with standards and safe practices.
- Perform risk assessments of processes, practices, and materials to support safe and efficient delivery.
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, inspection, and modification of infrastructure assets, including manual labour and plant operation under supervision.
- Immediately report injuries and high-potential incidents.
- Support continuous improvement in safeworking by leading development activities and contributing to team efficiency and learning.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Mandatory
- TFPC Level 3.1 or higher (including Enhanced Lookout modules)
- Inner Suburban Unrestricted competency
- First Aid and CPR
Preferred
- Manual Driver’s License
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the rail or related industry
Ability to undertake work shift duties on a 24-hour 7 day a week roster and work reasonable overtime as required and respond to after hour emergencies
If what you’ve read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations then we want to hear from you!
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.
submit your application by 27th August 2025 @ 11.59pm. Please note that shortlisting may commence prior to the closure date.
Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce
At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.
