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Job Title


Head of Rolling Stock Heavy Maintenance


Company : Yarra Trams


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Head of Rolling Stock Heavy Maintenance role at Yarra Trams2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of Rolling Stock Heavy Maintenance role at Yarra TramsYarra Trams requires a Head of Head of Rolling Stock Heavy Maintenance to lead the delivery of Rolling Stock heavy maintenance at Preston Workshops, delivering Rolling Stock Overhauls (RSO) and other corrective/ reactive maintenance requirements across the site ensuring all contractual, legislative and business requirements are met.Reporting to the Chief Rolling Stock Officer this role involves:Leading the work delivery of all Rolling Stock works (maintenance, programs, overhauls) across Preston WorkshopsLeading the Rolling Stock delivery workforce instilling a culture of Safety First, Performance and Accountability with living the values of Yarra TramsManagement and delivery of effective / efficient maintenance, programs and projects ensuring all Rolling Stock operational, contractual, legislative and business requirements are metEnsuring that the resources, systems, processes and plans are in place to effectively deliver all Rolling Stock worksLeading and managing internal and external stakeholders requirements such as tram availability to meet Yarra Trams KPIs and Project/Programs deliverablesManaging effective industrial relationships, whilst ensuring compliance with enterprise agreementsProviding expert and timely advise to the Chief Rolling Stock Officer on Work Performance issues, risks and opportunities.About youIdeally you will have:Qualifications in a relevant business or technical discipline and / or proven experience in leading and managing a large multi-functional workforce in a maintenance, service delivery, project or production environment comprising of office and field-based staffExperience in leading and managing multi-functional workforceAbility to coordinate and work with planning, engineering and project/program teams, delivering on respective works and as per the respective requirementsDetailed knowledge of workforce planning, rosters, EBA, planning, engineering, assets, reporting, documentation, safety, quality and training systemsExtensive experience in workforce management and performance improvement initiativesExcellent stakeholder management and relationships skills to manage expectations effectively with staff, unions, internal functions (such as operations, assets), DTP (department of transport and planning), Regulatory bodies (ONRSR, WorkSafe, EPA, ESV)Good understanding of the relevant acts, regulations and standards that impact upon a maintenance/delivery program including OH&S, Rail Safety Regulations and EnvironmentSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing and Truck TransportationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yarra Trams by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Stocker roles.Doncaster, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr