Works Readiness Lead

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**Role Purpose**

The Works Readiness Manager is accountable for ensuring that all aspects of project works—from initiation to execution—are fully prepared for safe and efficient delivery within a live rail environment. Acting as a key interface between project teams, engineering, operations, and maintenance, this role ensures that all readiness requirements are identified, planned, coordinated, and completed prior to the commencement of occupation works. The position plays a critical role in minimising operational disruption, upholding safety and Yarra Trams’ assurance standards, and supporting successful project outcomes.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and manage the Works Readiness (WR) Framework, including risk matrix, gate process, templates, dashboards, and deliverables aligned with internal governance systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to confirm readiness at each project delivery stage.
- Facilitate weekly WR meetings, lead go/no-go decisions, and conduct progress reviews with stakeholders.
- Monitor and report WR status, highlighting risks and issues to project teams and executive leadership.
- Coordinate with Network Readiness Operations to optimize occupation scheduling and outcomes.
- Ensure all permits, approvals, isolations, and pre-work requirements are met and documented on time.
- Support execution phase and drive continuous improvement of WR processes, artifacts, and risk mitigation.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline
- Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) advantageous
- Formal training in Rail Safety, worksite protection, or access coordination desirable.

**Skills and Experience**
- Demonstrated experience in infrastructure project delivery within an operational rail or light rail environment
- In-depth understanding of works planning, access and operational constraints in live transport networks
- Strong knowledge of safety assurance, permit to work and access processes
- Experience coordinating across engineering, construction, operations and safety functions
- Familiarity with light rail systems, stakeholder management, and major works planning highly desirable

**Why Yarra Trams?**

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace built on respect, celebrate diversity, and embrace inclusivity. Plus, you’ll 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).