Rail Track Maintenance Production Manager | Lead Safety & Growth

Metro Trains Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increases

Myki card

Uniform provided

Career growth

Brand discounts

Diversity & Inclusion

Purchased Days Off

Job summary

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead Track Inspection and Maintenance teams across the Southeast network. You will plan, deliver, and optimise maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations.

You will drive performance, coach team leaders, and deliver continuous improvement across asset reliability and network performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in rail/track infrastructure or maintenance.
• Strong planning, resource management, and coordination skills.
• Proven communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead track inspection, maintenance and fault rectification activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate resources, track access, materials and workforce for productivity.
• Analyse inspection data and work orders to drive maintenance programs.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Coach and develop team leaders and field staff for high performance.
• Manage budgets, contractor performance, and maintenance delivery to targets.
• Provide regular reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

MS Office & Ellipse

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

Ellipse

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead Track Inspection and Maintenance teams across the Southeast network. You will plan, deliver, and optimise maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations.

You will drive performance, coach team leaders, and deliver continuous improvement across asset reliability and network performance.