Depot Operations Manager

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**Role Purpose**

At Yarra Trams, we are committed to delivering world-class transport services to our passengers. In this role, you will play a key part in achieving that goal by leading and managing the delivery of Rolling Stock maintenance, programs, and project requirements across the site. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that all activities meet contractual obligations, comply with legislative standards, and align with broader business objectives.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee the delivery of Rolling Stock maintenance, programs, and projects across designated sites, ensuring alignment with operational, contractual, and legislative requirements.
- Ensure the necessary resources, systems, and processes are in place to support efficient and effective work execution.
- Lead the Rolling Stock workforce, fostering a culture of safety, performance, accountability, and alignment with Yarra Trams’ values.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, including tram availability, to meet KPIs and program deliverables.
- Monitor and report on performance, compliance, and contractual obligations, including maintenance schedules and project milestones.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Rolling Stock reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Support workforce development through talent planning, while providing expert advice on performance, risks, and opportunities to the Manager, Rolling Stock Works.

**Experience & Knowledge**
- Proven experience managing a multi-functional workforce in maintenance, production, or project environments, ideally within Rolling Stock operations.
- Strong background in coordinating maintenance, overhauls, repairs, and project delivery, with the ability to work effectively across planning, engineering, and program teams.
- Solid understanding of workforce planning, rostering, EBAs, and operational systems including safety, quality, reporting, and training.
- Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement initiatives and support workforce development through training and talent management.
- Effective stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging staff, unions, internal teams, and external bodies such as DTP, ONRSR, WorkSafe, EPA, and ESV.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, including OH&S, Rail Safety Regulations, and environmental compliance.
- Commitment to Yarra Trams’ values, including EEO and anti-bullying policies, with a strong focus on quality, risk management, and continuous improvement.

**Qualifications**

Possess tertiary qualifications (electrical/mechanical/civil) and/or proven experience in leading and managing a multi-functional workforce in a maintenance, service delivery, project or production environment comprising of field-based staff.

**Why Yarra Trams?**

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

- A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

**About Yarra Trams**

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).