Safeworking Manager

Metro Trains Melbourne

Full-time Operations Specialties Managers
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Location
Australia, Victoria, Australia
Posted
June 23, 2026

Job Description

About the role

We’re looking for a highly experienced Shutdown Safeworking Manager to lead the planning and delivery of safeworking across major rail shutdowns, including Early Week Night Occupations (EWNOs) and complex weekend works.


In this critical leadership role, you’ll set the safeworking strategy and standards that enable safe, compliant and efficient delivery of high-risk rail operations. You’ll work at the centre of major projects, partnering across teams to manage risk, optimise resources, and ensure every shutdown is executed with precision and a commitment to Safely Always.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the safeworking strategy and provide subject matter expertise, ensuring compliance with MTM standards and rail safety legislation.

  • Act as the escalation point for safeworking risks or issues and drive risk-based decision-making to meet Safely Always and operational objectives.

  • Manage the Safeworking team, e...