Occupations Coordinator

8 July 2025

Projects MElbourne Full Time

Melbourne is Australia's fastest growing city - a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the Role:
A integral role in the successful planning & delivery of a project the Occupations Coordinator takes responsibility for ensuring that MTM's standards, policies and procedures relating to rail access are adhered to, whilst ensuring the safe management of all people visiting or traversing the Rail Corridor, including the general public and equipment whilst working.A key focus area is supporting the Occupation Lead in the implementation of the Occupation Management process; ensuring timely booking, safe and efficient utilisation of all track occupations by working closely with all relevant stakeholders and striving for best for business optimisation of the Program Alliance and MTM.

This position is permanent Your role will require you to be available for Rail Occupationswhich will requireweekend & night shiftwork during Occupations

Key Areas of Responsibility
- Work with the Franchi teams to secure occupation dates that meet project requirements.
- Work closely with other Occupation& ProjectManagementteam members to ensure all Occupations are tracked, published correctly and distributed effectivelyand meet the requirements to undertake planned works.
- Chair meetings with the Franchise Stations and Facilities teams to track progress and ensure allWorks Readinessdeliverables directly relating to the Occupation areachievedaccording to timelines.
- Support theOccupationLeadand when required chair/minute occupation coordination forums including weekly workgroup reviews, site walks, Visualisation board reviews, lessons learnt and alike.
- Work with Rail Safety Manager to ensure all associated safe-working is requested and coordinated for each occupation.
- Manage access permits and coordinate the requirements for all required occupations, including where applicable,Overhead, Signals, Substation and Trackpersonnel,as well as allother relevant compliance personnel.
- Produce occupation coordination documents i.e. Occupation Works Guide, operational readiness plans and presentations, workgroup site plan, occupation schedule and shift plans using MS software and alike.
- Provide advice and assistance to the project delivery teams for the development, review of delivery strategies and provide advice and guidance on the impact that occupations are likely to have on train operations.

About You
- Previous experience working in Occupation Coordination / Planning essential
- Previous experience in the coordinating documentation for multipleteams.
- Highlevel of experience in usingMSWord, Excel,PowerPoint&Outlook.
- Strong safety focus and a willingness to promote a safe working culture.
- Excellent oral and written communication& interpersonalskills with the ability to resolve both technical and general issues with all stakeholders.
- Willingness to work Weekend & night shifts during Occupations.
- Strong time management and adherence to meeting deadlines and deliverables.

Next Steps

This role will close on Wednseday 23rd July 2025.

Metro's commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today's interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.