Metro is a multi-award winning organisation, and we pride ourselves on our team of honest, high performing professionals who are talented, inclusive and safety focused and who are at the core of our success. You will be joining an organisation that is known as a global leader in its field but also prides itself on being dynamic, embracing new technologies and focused on customer service. Our aim is to promote work/life balance, allow team members to bring their best to work and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world-class railway service.

The Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) is a transformational public transport project that will bring more trains to your suburb and reduce travel times by running the busy Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines through a new tunnel. By untangling the City Loop, more trains can run more often across Melbourne.

We’ve finished digging twin 9km tunnels, and construction is underway on 5 new stations and testing of the new High Capacity Signalling system that will enable turn-up-and-go services.

Metro Tunnel Project has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Configuration Management Engineer to join the MTP Team.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Configuration Management Engineer to join the Rail Network Alliance. You’ll be responsible for planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of configuration management activities in accordance with the Project’s configuration management plan and relevant standards.

The Configuration Management Engineer maintains the integrity of the project’s configuration, including hardware, software and documentation, through all of it’s phases, as change is required.

This role is a fulltime, permanent. As an MTM employee, you will have access to free travel along the network. 

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead the planning and definition of the Project’s configuration management (CM) activities.
• Coordinate with the various product owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders to identify and plan the configuration management activities.
• Work collaboratively with the various product owners to deliver the configuration management activities in accordance with the configuration plan and project program.
• Ensure the wider project team are adequately supported to understand, plan and deliver the Configuration Management functions, including attending meetings and preparing, delivering and maintaining appropriate guidance, training and tools.
• Maintain the configuration management database provide accurate information to stakeholders at any given time in project lifecycle.
• Monitor, review and audit the implementation of the Project‘s Configuration Management Plan

About You

• 4+ years’ experience in Engineering, Rail, Project Management and Construction
• Tertiary qualification in engineering or equivalent
• Experience within Victorian Rail Projects preferred but not essential
• Experience in a railway system operational or design environment 3 to 4 years’ experience with stakeholder engagement across multi - disciplinary organisations
• Working knowledge of Metro, its operations and stakeholders

Why Work for Metro

Attractive Remuneration: Excellent pay package with laptop and mobile phone

Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a multi-disciplinary environment while being able to make this role your own

Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A diverse and collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to delivering projects that improve the safety and reliability of Melbourne’s rail network across the Victorian Big Build

Benefits: Free Myki travel across Victoria and other great corporate discounts

Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: We encourage flexibility and wellbeing; you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role. MTM supports flexible working arrangements.

This is a fantastic and high-profile opportunity to build on the career you have developed to date and be part of the legacy that ‘connects people and places for a growing Melbourne’.

If what you have read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then please submit your application by Sunday 15th January 2023.

Please note that shortlisting may commence prior to the closure date.

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.