Trainee Train Driver

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Metro Trains Melbourne Full time

18 June 2024

Operations 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.
- Paid Traineeship* (up to 55 weeks) with a competitive pay rate ($36.42 per hour)
- Progressive benefits and opportunities to support work life balance
- Job security that offers genuine career progression

About the role:
Metro Trains Melbourne is looking for our next group of trainees who are eager to start an exciting career with Metro Trains as a Trainee Train Driver. Train Drivers perform an important front-line role within Metro Trains Melbourne operating and working over a 24/7 rotating roster. As a member of Train Services, our Train Drivers perform duties that are both stimulating and challenging whilst providing a high reward. Employment begins with a paid traineeship that can take up to 55 weeks to complete with our Metro Academy.

Duration of Traineeship is dependent on the side of the network you’re allocated to and due to strict start dates and training schedules, the organisation is unable to always accommodate pre-existing holidays. Please keep this in mind when considering this Traineeship.

We are looking for motivated and energetic individuals who:

- Have a strong aptitude for learning as well as self-discipline to follow an intensive study schedule
- Can commit to full time work during the training period
- Are committed to Safety and Zero harm
- Understand the importance of policies and procedures
- Have a passenger focus and are passionate about delivering great service
- Have effective problem-solving skills
- Are great communicators
- Enjoy being part of a wider team and are also happy working autonomously
- Have commitment to work shifts outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays. Early mornings, evening and overnight shift work is also an essential part of this role.

As a Trainee Train Driver, your main priority will be to learn how to operate a variety of MTM’s trains in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner across the Metro network.

Learn more about the role of a train driver by watching this video,
What’s it like to be a Train Driver in Australia? - YouTube

Upon successful completion of the traineeship, you will be required to work in a full-time capacity at one the following Depots based on business needs:

- Flinders Street
- Craigieburn
- Mernda
- Kananook
- Frankston
- Sandringham

In return, MTM provides:

- A paid traineeship that covers theory classroom-based and practical ‘On-The-Job’ training
- An inclusive workplace culture where train drivers have access to facilities that aid in work/life balance
- A competitive base salary and additional payments for working shift work
- A progressive workplace culture that walks the walk on gender equality
- Job security that offers genuine career progression for those dedicated to learning
- A Myki card that allows free public transport in Victoria

Next steps:
If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. These will include criminal history and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment (Category 1) including drug and alcohol screening. You can find more information on the medical assessment via the link below
- Medical Requirements | Metro Trains

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.
- Achieved Through Australian Apprenticeship Arrangements

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.

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