People Advisor

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne.

About us

Our Networks, Assets & Assurance (NA&A) People team is seeking an experienced People Partner to join Metro Trains. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advice and consultation across the Rolling Stock department, overseeing a spectrum of human resource functions and projects throughout the employee lifecycle.

Why work for Metro Trains?

Metro supports work/life balance and understands that there is more to life than work. We provide opportunities to work from home as agreed with your line manager aligned with achieving required business outcomes and MTM Flexible Work policy.

• All Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria
• A great way into the Rail Industry for someone who wants to grow their career in a sustainable environment.
• Work with a supportive, down-to-earth team of individuals from varying backgrounds and experiences
• Access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• We provide vast and varied development opportunities for our people so that they can grow and play an integral role in the business long term.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with managers to address HR requirements, offering expert guidance on work reviews, change processes, and policy implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• You will consult on various workplace relations issues, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and enterprise agreements.
• Delivering insightful briefings on HR topics and contributing to continuous improvements in HR systems and practices.
• Additionally, you will support talent management initiatives, drive employee engagement strategies, and uphold alignment with Metro Trains' values and culture.
• Using a collaborative approach with managers and stakeholders to provide reliable guidance to primarily frontline workforce members in a unionised and industrial environment.

This role involves travel to different maintenance depots and our corporate office next to Southern Cross station.

About You

• You possess in-depth knowledge of current employment laws and workplace regulations, adeptly translating this expertise into policy development and implementation.
• You contribute effectively to HR program development that meets organisational objectives.
• Your strong written and interpersonal communication skills enable you to convey HR best practices and foster relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• With robust organisational and planning abilities, you excel in prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and adapting to dynamic environments both independently and collaboratively.
• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, underpinning your solid academic foundation in HR practices.
• Ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career and drive meaningful impact within Melbourne's expanding rail network. If you are passionate about HR, thrive in strategic consulting roles, and seek a collaborative work environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our Recruitment Process 

Submit your application, including a cover letter demonstrating your relevant experience and strengths, and resume by 11.59 pm on Wednesday 7th August 2024.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.  

Please note: only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Metro

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one.

We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully, where all have equal access to opportunities and resources, where individuals can do their best and contribute to our success and can bring their whole selves to work. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

You can find out how Metro's DEI strategy is progressing, here: https://ds12k1658w1f2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Diversity-Inclusion-Equity-Strategy.pdf 

Metro, in partnership with WORK180, is proud to be endorsed as an Employer of Choice for Women. You can find out more about this here: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/metro-trains-melbourne