Works Assistant

at  Metro Trains Melbourne

9 August 2024
Engineering Melbourne Full Time
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.
About the role:
As our Work’s Assistant for the Signals department, you’ll support the delivery of maintenance and renewals, reactive maintenance, system alterations and upgrades, and new works.
You’ll assist with the installation, repair and modification of Infrastructure assets, performing manual work and labouring tasks, as well as operating vehicles, trucks and minor plants. You’ll work with a safety focussed mindset, ensuring any potential hazards and risks are identified and managed in line with OH&S Standards and Metro Trains policies and procedures.
This a great opportunity to work for a multi-award-winning organisation where you will have opportunities to develop and upskill, so you can take your career to the next level.
You will need to be open to working anywhere across our network, working with flexibility to undertake shift duties on a 24/7 rotating roster, working reasonable overtime as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the installation, repair, and modification of Infrastructure assets.
• Perform manual work associated with the maintenance, renewal, or upgrade of assets.
• Perform labouring tasks using both hand tools and mechanical tools.
• Operate vehicles, trucks, and minor plant, assisting with the operation of major plant.
• Perform safe working duties associated with the day-to-day protection requirements.
• Assist with inspections and update the system to provide information on asset condition.
• Maintain workplace, yards, and any tools/equipment being used.
• Ensure potential hazards and risks are identified and managed.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with internal and external regulations, such as OH&S.

About you:

• Train Track Safety Awareness Certificate – mandatory.
• Train Track Safety Awareness Certificate: Hand Signaller – mandatory.
• Willing to learn and commit time to upskilling.
• Willing to take a Category One medical assessment
• Great communication skills, both written and oral, with a good level of working English.
• Safety focussed, with knowledge of requirements working in rail/maintenance industry.
• First Aid Certificate – preferred.

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, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
• 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.

Next Steps
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne!
Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.
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.
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.

• Assist with the installation, repair, and modification of Infrastructure assets.
• Perform manual work associated with the maintenance, renewal, or upgrade of assets.
• Perform labouring tasks using both hand tools and mechanical tools.
• Operate vehicles, trucks, and minor plant, assisting with the operation of major plant.
• Perform safe working duties associated with the day-to-day protection requirements.
• Assist with inspections and update the system to provide information on asset condition.
• Maintain workplace, yards, and any tools/equipment being used.
• Ensure potential hazards and risks are identified and managed.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with internal and external regulations, such as OH&S