Trainee Train Driver - Melbourne, Australia - Metro Trains Melbourne

Metro Trains Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne, VIC, AU

Company:
metrotrain

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.
week Paid Traineeship* at $34.66 per hour

14 weeks paid parental leave
Job security that offers genuine career progression
TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving *
Nationally recognised

This is an exciting opportunity where you will receive fully paid training on all aspects of Train Driving. If you have been thinking of a career as a Train Driver, now is the time to apply

About the role:

Metro Trains Melbourne is looking for our next group of trainees who are eager to start an exciting career with Metro Trains as a Trainee Train Driver.

Train drivers perform an important front-line role within Metro Trains Melbourne operating and working over a 24/7 rotating roster.

As a member of Train Services, our Train Drivers perform duties that are both stimulating and challenging whilst providing a high reward.

Employment begins with 38-52 week paid training with our Metro Academy.

At Metro we believe that inclusion is the achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to our success.

We place a significant focus on increasing women in our workforce and have made substantial efforts to increase the number of women in train driving, engineering and senior leadership roles.

We also have our commitment to social inclusion employment for people from under-represented groups and those facing barriers to employment.

You can find out how Metro's DEI strategy is progressing, here:
Metro, in partnership with WORK180, is proud to be endorsed as an Employer of Choice for Women. WORK180 promotes organisational standards that raise the bar for women in the workplace.

You can find out more about this here:

We are looking for motivated and energetic individuals who:

Have a strong aptitude for learning as well as self-discipline to follow an intensive study schedule
Can commit to full time working during the training period
Are committed to Safety and Zero harm
Understand the importance of policies and procedures
Have a passenger focus and are passionate about delivering great service
Have effective problemsolving skills
Are great communicators
Enjoy being part of a wider team and are also happy working autonomously
Are available to work shifts outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays

As a Trainee Train Driver, your main priority will be to learn how to operate a variety of MTM's trains in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner across the Metro network.

Learn more about the role of a train driver by watching this video, What's it like to be a Train Driver in Australia? - YouTube

Upon successful completion of the traineeship, you will be required to work in a full-time capacity at one the following Depots based on business needs:

Flinders Street
North Melbourne
Watergardens
Calder Park
Dandenong
Frankston
Pakenham East

In return, MTM provides:

A
paid traineeship that covers theory classroombased and practical 'On-TheJob' training
14 weeks paid parental leave

, superannuation, and unpaid parental leave in the first 12 months

An inclusive workplace culture where train drivers have access to facilities that aid in work/life balance
A competitive base salary and additional payments for working shift work
A progressive workplace culture that walks the walk on gender equality
Job security that offers genuine career progression

for those dedicated to learning

A Myki card that allows free public transport in Victoria

How to apply:

Achieved Through Australian Apprenticeship Arrangements

**Qualification delivered by Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd

RTO ID:
40535
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This is a fantastic opportunity to build on the career you've developed to date and take it to the next level by making a tangible impact that matters.

If what you've read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then we want to hear from you