Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.
Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an experienced Team Leader – Timetable Delivery to join our Operations Planning team.
In this key leadership role, you’ll guide the team responsible for developing, validating and delivering timetable changes across Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network. This includes planning for infrastructure works, special events, service alterations, operational disruptions and other network requirements.
You’ll play an important role in ensuring timetable outcomes are safe, compliant and operationally effective, while creating a supportive team environment through coaching, collaboration and ongoing development.
Why Metro?
About You
You’ll bring experience in timetable planning, along with analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes in a complex operational environment.
We’re looking for someone who can bring a combination of the following skills and experience:
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your skills and experience could transfer well to this role, we encourage you to apply.
This is an opportunity to step into an important leadership role where you’ll help shape timetable outcomes, contribute to the performance of Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network and support a capable and collaborative team.
Next Steps
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm Please note that shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.
Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can reach out and discuss with you.
Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce
At Metro, we move Melbourne and we’re powered by our people. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Since November 2009 Metro Trains Melbourne has been the operator of Melbourne’s growing suburban railway.
Currently running more than 15,000 services a week across 16 lines, Metro is committed to creating one of the best engineered railways in the world.
Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city which is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro’s momentum to grow and change the network has remained steadfast, understanding it is no longer a traditional suburban railway.
Adopting global best-practice across all facets of the business provides the foundation for the transformation to a high capacity and high frequency metro-style railway designed for the growing city of Melbourne.
With more than 7000 team members across Victoria, we provide an environment that is rooted in honesty and integrity. Metro's team members are committed to serving our communities with the best possible services.
