People Business Partner

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.

• Partner with Rolling Stock leaders on people strategy and workforce outcomes.
• Shape organisational change, leadership capability, culture, and engagement.
• Use people insights and trusted advice to support sustainable business performance.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior People Business Partner, the People Business Partner supports assigned Rolling Stock client groups across the full range of people disciplines. The role contributes to aligned people strategy and delivers people initiatives that support sustainable business performance.

This role is 12 month Max Term appointment and based across 700 and various depots.

Hybrid work arrangement 3 days in office

About You:

You are an experienced people partner who builds trusted relationships and provides practical, evidence-based advice in a complex, matrixed organisation. You bring strong stakeholder influence, coaching, facilitation, change, workplace relations, and problem-solving capability, with an inclusive and collaborative approach.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of a business-relevant People Plan aligned with Metro’s People and Business Strategy.
• Partner with leaders on organisational design, business transformation, culture, engagement, talent, succession, performance, and remuneration activities.
• Coach and equip leaders to manage teams effectively and strengthen interpersonal and people leadership capability.
• Provide high-level advice on people policies, processes, employee relations matters, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Analyse people data and trends to inform decisions, and partner with People Centres of Excellence to deliver initiatives and programs.

Who you are:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or a relevant discipline; at least 10 years’ experience in a people business partnership model; demonstrated senior stakeholder influence and change-program experience; management coaching capability; experience in a complex, mid-to-large matrixed organisation; knowledge of relevant industrial awards, industrial relations, and WorkCover policies and procedures; strong communication, facilitation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Moving Melbourne starts with you:

A career with Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), means that you will work for a company that is known as a global leader in its field, one who prides themselves in getting Melburnians to where they need to go every day. Joining MTM means that you will:

• Have a rewarding career opportunity and the support and training to take your career to the next level.
• Be part of a safe, inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace.
• Be eligible to receive a free Myki Pass, allowing free public transport travel across Victoria.
• Have access to a wide range of corporate discounts, including healthcare, fitness, finance and more.
• Join a team making a real difference to Melbourne's rail network and the communities we serve.

Next Steps:

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, and submit your resume and/or cover letter (optional) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role.

Applications close on Sunday 1st November 2026

Other things to know:

• Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply (unless stated otherwise).
• Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can reach out and discuss with you.

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.