Rail Operations & Safety Training Lead

Metro Trains Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Flexible working options

Employee benefits

Job summary

Metro Trains Sydney is seeking an experienced Operations & Rail Safety Trainer to join the Learning & Development team. You'll deliver rail operations and Rail Safety Rules training and conduct competency assessments to ensure staff have the skills to work safely.

This hands-on role requires a rail operations background, strong communication and the ability to translate complex procedures into practical training, plus involvement in readiness, service changes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) is required.
• Experience delivering operational training and conducting competency assessments.
• Experience as Train Controller or Traffic Controller is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rail operations training programs and refresher training
• Deliver Rail Safety Rules training and associated competency requirements
• Conduct competency assessments, including initial, refresher and remedial assessments
• Undertake competence assurance and Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments
• Support the development and review of rail operations and safety training materials
• Maintain accurate training and competency records within LMS and competency systems
• Support training activities linked to operational readiness and service changes
• Capture operational learning from incidents and embed improvements into training programs
• Liaise with operational managers to ensure ongoing competency compliance
• Contribute to a strong safety‑first culture across the organisation

Skills

Rail ops knowledge

Training delivery

Safety compliance

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Metro Trains Sydney is seeking an experienced Operations & Rail Safety Trainer to join the Learning & Development team. You'll deliver rail operations and Rail Safety Rules training and conduct competency assessments to ensure staff have the skills to work safely.

This hands-on role requires a rail operations background, strong communication and the ability to translate complex procedures into practical training, plus involvement in readiness, service changes and continuous improvement.