Role Purpose

Our Purpose

At Yarra Trams, we’re not just moving people — we’re moving Melbourne. Your journey is our passion, and it drives everything we do. From the tracks to the teams behind them, we’re committed to delivering world-class service — and it all starts with passionate people like you.

We are seeking an experienced and highly collaborative Works Readiness Lead to join our Network Events & Disruption team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This position plays a critical role in coordinating Projects works readiness activities across a diverse portfolio of major projects, ensuring safe planning, effective coordination and ready for delivery within a live operational environment. If you enjoy working across multiple stakeholders, influencing outcomes, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Network Events and Disruptions, this role will:

• Lead and continuously improve the Works Readiness Framework, including governance processes, reporting, templates and business rules
• Coordinate and monitor works readiness activities across a portfolio of capital projects to ensure all readiness requirements are completed on time
• Build strong partnerships across Project Delivery, Operations, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance and Project Management teams to support successful project outcomes
• Monitor, track and report on readiness status, risks, issues and dependencies, providing regular updates to project teams and senior leaders
• Support safe and efficient project delivery by ensuring permits, approvals, access arrangements, isolations and other readiness requirements are in place prior to works commencing

About You:

This role will suit an experienced project coordination, works planning, access management or operational readiness professional who thrives in a complex infrastructure or transport environment.  Ideally, you’ll present with:

• Demonstrated experience delivering or supporting infrastructure projects within a live rail, light rail or transport operations environment
• Strong understanding of works planning, access management, operational readiness and stakeholder coordination
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and influence stakeholder activities across multiple business areas
• Experience preparing management reports, dashboards and readiness status updates
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Transport Operations or a related discipline. Certification with PRINCE2 or PMP will be highly regarded

Why Yarra Trams?

We’re proud to be part of Melbourne’s heartbeat. At Yarra Trams, you’ll find a supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of thousands of passengers every day.

As the operatorof the world's largest tram network and an iconic part of Melbourne's transport system, Yarra Journey Makers is dedicated to serving communities by ensuring safe and reliable travel every day. Join a team focused on helping people and delivering better tram journeys to keep Melbourne moving forward.

Additionally, you will receive:

• A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
• Competitive salary and great conditions
• Career growth opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to our Paid Parental leave

Yarra Trams is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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