Job Description
Melbourne is Australia's fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving.
Since ****, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city.
Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.
We are looking for an experienced Occupation Safeworking Planner to play a key role in the safe planning and delivery of Metro Tunnel occupations across the network.
In this role, you'll ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to passengers.
You will provide expert guidance, coordinate access, and help drive continuous improvement in safeworking practices.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate safeworking protection for all Metro Tunnel occupations, resolving clashes and ensuring alignment across Infrastructure and external teams
Assess and manage passenger-facing impacts, working closely with MTM Operations on disruptive and non‐disruptive occupation planning
Assist with safeworking queries, providing safeworking advice and resourcing numbers
Support the development of safeworking policies, procedures, and best-practice frameworks




Work collaboratively with AROs, Projects and Third Parties to ensure access, streamlined occupations and successful work delivery
Conduct onsite visits to carry out safeworking risk assessments for upcoming occupations.
Design Protection Diagrams using Adobe software in accordance with all current Metro policies and procedures.
About You
Minimum 3 years' experience in safeworking, rail operations, and network environments
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (preferred)
What We Offer
FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
Career progression and training opportunities
Discounts at top brands and stores
Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro
Metro's commitment to an inclusive workforce
At Metro, we move Melbourne and we're powered by our people.
We're committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings.
Inclusion, respect and prospect shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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📌 Rail Protection Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Metro Trains Melbourne
📍 Melbourne