Electrician

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Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking a full‑time Electrician to work onsite in Melbourne, ensuring power within the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop to keep trains running. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, renewals and installations on high and low‑voltage systems, and contribute to safety and quality through risk assessments and compliance with Australian Standards. Key duties include monitoring performance against KPIs, coordinating materials and resources, basic testing and fault finding, and dismantling or repairing electrical components across the MTM network. Requirements: qualified Electrical Tradesperson with a current A‑Class licence, experience in large‑scale or construction environments, ability to read complex drawings, knowledge of OHS&E and AS3000, Victorian licence, and strong teamwork. Benefits include salary increases, Myki card, 14 weeks paid parental leave, uniform and tools, and career progression. To apply, you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or PR and show a safety‑first, inclusive, collaborative approach.

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.

Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30, overtime and night shift available.

The role will involve ensuring that power is available within the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop in order to maintain train running. This is accomplished by the performance of preventative and reactive maintenance, renewals, installations and other tasks.

Main duties:

• Contribute to the achievement of KPIs and the technical maintenance plan.
• Monitor, assess, and report on the performance of power systems and equipment to support quality processes.
• Ensure materials and resources are available for safe, efficient, and timely maintenance activities.
• Perform basic testing, installations, measurements, and fault investigations following established procedures; assist with more complex installations under guidance.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, renewals, and installations on high- and low‑voltage equipment, ensuring all electrical work meets Australian Standards.
• Dismantle, assemble, clean, lubricate, adjust, or repair electrical components across the MTM network.
• Use sound judgement to resolve issues in line with regulations, departmental policies, and safe‑working practices.
• Complete Risk Assessments and provide required safety documentation.

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Electrical Tradesperson with a current A‑Class Electrical Licence.
• Experience as an electrician in the construction industry or in an environment of similar scale and complexity.
• Ability to interpret and work confidently with complex electrical drawings and circuitry.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS&E Act, Codes of Practice, AS3000:2000, safety regulations, and quality assurance requirements.
• A current Victorian manual driver’s licence.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.

What We Offer

• Guaranteed salary increases twice a year (as per Enterprise Agreement)
• FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
• Full uniform and tools provided
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Discounts at top brands and stores
• Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women)

How to Apply 

To apply, you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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.