Drive Canberra. Build your career. Be part of something that moves a city.

Some people thrive on constant change. Others take pride in doing important work exceptionally well, every time. As a permanent part-time Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Driver with Canberra Metro Operations (CMET), you will bring focus, consistency, and sound judgement to a role that helps keep Canberra moving.

No previous rail experience is required. Through 8–9 weeks of comprehensive paid training, you will build the technical knowledge and skills needed to safely operate Canberra’s LRVs.

Professional Operations That Move Canberra

As an LRV Driver, you will operate independently within a highly coordinated network. Your focus, judgement and consistency will help passengers reach their destination safely, reliably, and with confidence in the service.

This is a safety-critical role where routine is purposeful, not passive. You will follow established procedures while staying alert to changing conditions, applying sound judgement and taking responsibility for the safe operation of every service.

Key responsibilities include:

- Safely operating LRVs in accordance with procedures and regulations

- Delivering safe, reliable and punctual passenger services

- Communicating clearly with passengers, colleagues and the Control Centre

- Responding calmly and professionally to incidents and changing conditions

About You

You might already work in transport, logistics, or another safety-critical operational environment. You might be changing careers, returning to the workforce or looking for an opportunity to learn something recent. What matters is that you value responsibility, procedure, customer service and the satisfaction of doing a vital job well.

This role may suit you if you take pride in being dependable, maintaining concentration and getting the details right – not occasionally, but every shift.

- Maintain concentration and attention to detail





- Have strong communication and customer service skills

- Be respectful, inclusive and comfortable working as part of a team

- Hold a current Australian C Class Driver Licence

- Have Australian working rights with no restrictions

CMET Offers You

- AM and PM shifts — 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday

- Job security in a specialised and growing industry

- 8–9 weeks of paid full-time training — no previous rail experience required

- Ongoing training and career development

- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

- Salary packaging and novated leasing options

- Paid parental leave

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee Referral Program

- Free secure on-site parking

A career with CMET also means building your future in Canberra — named the world’s best city for quality of life in the 2025 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, with an easy commute, access to nature and a strong work-life balance.

Ready To Apply?

If you see yourself in this kind of work – focused, responsible and quietly important - click Apply Now and submit your current resume and a cover letter telling us why you’re interested in becoming an LRV Driver with CMET.

Due to the safety-critical nature of the role, the recruitment process includes:

- Phone screening

- Psychometric and psychomotor assessment

- Face-to-face interview

- Category 1 Rail Medical Assessment

- Functional Fitness Assessment

Candidates will also need to meet our pre-employment requirements, including Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) eligibility, National Police Check, satisfactory 5-year driving history and unrestricted Australian work rights.

CMET is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Visit cmet.com.au to learn more about us.

📌 Light Rail Vehicle Drivers - Part Time (Mitchell)
🏢 Canberra Metro Operations
📍 Mitchell