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• The SEPA office is located in Richmond (3121), where you will be primarily based & is in very close proximity to public transport. This role will also require you to travel to the LXRP project office in Melbourne's CBD when required, as well as various site project offices along Melbourne’s South-East.
• The NWPA office is located in North Melbourne (3051), where you will be primarily based & is also in very close proximity to public transport. This role will also require you to travel to the LXRP project office in Melbourne's CBD when required, as well as to the site project office in Pakenham approximately 1 day per month.

• Provide a single interface between the alliance team and the Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) business when it comes to employee related decisions
• Full ownership of MTM On-boarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management and Development requirements.
• Manage internal mobilisation within the alliance and support effective internal mobility of employees from one alliance to another across the portfolio, feeding into the overall Workforce Planning process
• Act as the interface between the alliance and the Talent Acquisition team
• Enhance employee connectivity back to MTM , employee engagement, talent development and retention
• Pastoral care for MTM employees on the alliance
• Coaching managers and employees Performance Improvement Plans, interpersonal and people leadership capabilities
• Collaborating with and draw support from other areas within the People function, both locally on alliance and back of house in MTM
• Providing operational advice, coaching, consultancy and guidance to people across the assigned business area
• Actively participating in leadership meetings, workshops and forums as required
• Resolving employee queries, concerns and grievances expediently and to a high standard
• Support the delivery of alliance and MTM People KPIs and targets
• Supporting the provision of analytics on people trends and metrics, maintaining up to date awareness of all relevant employment law, and best practice in org design, change management and business partnering
• Supporting the implementation of people systems
• Be an advocate and champion for MTM values

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience within projects or Alliance based organisations; rail or civil project experience will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• High level of effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• A solution oriented and business acumen driven approach with customers
• Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of Human Resources issues and policies
• Human Resource Generalist knowledge and applied practices
• Ability to work autonomously in a complex and changing work environment
• Aptitude for working collaboratively, building and managing stakeholder relationships

• Career development and opportunities to learn new skills
• Great Team Culture and Work/Life Integration
• Employee Benefits including Free Public Transport
• Competitive Salary and Incentives
• Work close to public transport

About the Project:

Western Program Alliance

The Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) is responsible for the removal of 75 of the most dangerous and congested level crossings on the Melbourne metropolitan rail network which will enable more train services to operate and reduce traffic congestion. The Western Program Alliance is one of five Alliances with an on-going program of removing level crossings. The Alliance consists of the following organisations: McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott MacDonald, MTM and V/Line (non-owner participants) and the Level Crossing Removal Project (owner participant).

About the role:

• Coordinate workforce planning for packages and assist the People & Capability Manager with project wide workforce planning
• Administering the Chris21/iChris HRIS including report writing, system enhancements and ongoing maintenance of the systems
• Provide Human Resources and recruitment assistance to the project and teams, including liaising with external agencies
• Coordinate the entire employee lifecycle including onboarding, redeployment of existing employees and, when required, termination procedures
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure accurate support and advice is being delivered for employee relations & human resource issues in line with local Employment Legislation
• Support to the Industrial Relations Manager in line with site-based requirements including but not limited to contribution and support for Workplace Relations Management Plans and right of entry
• Take a lead role in coaching managers throughout the entire employee performance management process including grievances
• Frequent HR reporting requirements to the Head Office HR team (monthly)

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or relevant discipline
• Must have between 2 to 3 years’ experience in the same or similar role
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills and demonstrated project management capability
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of the Fair Work Act (2009)
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of Human Resources issues and policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration Package
• Opportunity to work in an environment focussed on carer progression, development and training
• Work with highly experienced teams

About us:

McConnell Dowell is a major engineering, construction, building and maintenance contractor operating in 23 locations throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Our vision is to be a leader in the delivery of infrastructure, building and resource solutions. Working at the forefront of the industry, we provide our people with a stimulating environment that challenges them to think laterally and excel beyond even their own expectations. We equip, inspire and empower our people to be their very best, to learn through experience, and to help us reach the highest standards in all areas of the business. We make sure all our people are made for the job. Our creative approach is what makes us stand out from the crowd, we rate ourselves on our ability to innovate and our clients place a high value on it. It also means we work on more challenging projects that not only require a creative engineering approach, but also creative support staff. We value Safety and Care, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Working Together and Performance Excellence. We hire the best and brightest in our field. It’s something we’re proud of, we strive to be the industry leaders, and it shows in our work.

McConnell Dowell is an equal opportunity employer as we value diversity within our company.

To Apply: Please apply online following the link. Note all successful applicants will be required to pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol checks.

Kindly note; no agency applications will be accepted

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 feel comfortable to bring their best to work, and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world class railway service.

We are currently seeking a Cost Controller for work on our Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), on the Metropolitan Roads Program Alliance!

This large-scale project will benefit train users, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers by improving safety, reducing congestion and enabling more frequent train services.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Alliance Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of effective procurement, cost administration support to assigned projects which includes project timesheets, processing of variations, progress claims and financial cost reporting. 

This is a full-time, 2 year fixed term role. Primarily based at the project head office in Richmond. As a Metro employee, you will receive free public transport travel along the network.

Please note that working from home arrangements are currently in place due to COVID-19, this will be reviewed when restrictions ease. Social distancing measures are being practiced in the office, with frequent cleaning of the work space.

Accountabilities:

• Collation of benchmarking and unit rates
• Manage, analyse and review project costs and progress
• Commercial Risk and Opportunity analysis and monthly review
• Assist with conducting tender evaluation and tender selection recommendations
• Management of day works and variations
• Liaison with construction and engineering on possible scope changes and other issues which impact on cost. Investigate and highlight to management
• Prepare the monthly financial cost report/cash flows
• Prepare monthly Claim to Client
• Set up and manage project budgets and forecasting sheets
• Assist with raising Purchase Requisitions
• Ensure all purchasing follows MTM & Alliance DOA & Procurement Policies
• Support Alliance with forecasting and Cost Control activities
• Manage stakeholder relationships of the project to achieve a positive working relationship with MTM projects

Desired qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting or equivalent is desirable 
• Experience in cost control and contract administration
• Ability to use and maintain administrative systems including Microsoft software packages
• Experience and knowledge of a rail operating environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff (verbal and written)
• Ability to follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry
• Ability to work effectively, using a high level of diplomacy and sensitivity 
• Ability to schedule work priorities to ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to
• Adherence to all legislative and regulatory requirements

Why work for Metro?

• Career Development Opportunities 
• Great Team Culture 
• Employee Benefits including Free Public Transport

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

Please submit your application by COB Friday, 17th July 2020.

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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 feel comfortable to bring their best to work, and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world class railway service.

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!

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Project Administrator for work on the Level Crossing Removal Project. This is your chance to join MTM to help deliver, and be part of the Level Crossing Removal initiative to oversee the largest rail infrastructure project in Victoria's history, including the elimination of 75 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne. To date, 31 level crossings have been removed, 18 train stations have been rebuilt, new track has been laid, and eight level crossing removals are now in construction.

To continue this exciting work, we are currently seeking a Project Administrator to join the Metro Level Crossing Removal Team and provide the administrative and analytical support needed to deliver this large scale project.

About your responsibilities

• Development, coordination and implementation of the portfolio meeting and reporting framework, including: Management Meetings, Monthly Meetings, Performance Reviews, Resourcing, Financial Forecasting, Strategy & Business Planning, Client Meetings, Project Reviews/Meetings etc.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of meetings as well as participate in team meetings to ensure actions are documented, distributed and closed.
• Assist with the development, updating and reporting of portfolio performance metrics.
• Maintain portfolio registers including but not limited to assets, issues, risks and business improvements.
• Assist with the development and preparation of portfolio documentation including reports, procedures, guidelines, basic communications and other technical documents.
• Assist in the preparation of project status reports in various software formats and maintain any other knowledge management systems
• Develop KPI dashboards using business tools, such asMicrosoft POWER BI
• Assist with the preparation of portfolio deliverables including, but not limited to the following:
  • Report writing & presentations
  • Client (Progress) Reports, communication, proposals, financial estimates, etc.
  • Process Development (e.g. Visio flowcharts), Diagrams etc.
  • Procedures and Management Plans
• Assist with Data Analysis & Data Visualisation (Excel and/or POWER BI)
• Support effective working relationships (or partnering arrangements) with clients, principal suppliers and subcontractors on all matters associated with the achievement of MLXRT and MTM’s business objectives
• Ensure accurate record keeping in key business system such as Ellipse, Roster On, MetroMe, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.
• Assist with office procurement tasks including stationary, IT, phone and vehicle orders.

About you:

• Experience in a similar role with an emphasis on supporting a Team
• Demonstrated experience using a high level of diplomacy and sensitivity
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff (verbal and written)
• Ability to follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry
• Ability to manage, use and maintain administrative systems
• Ability to schedule work priorities to ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to

Please submit your application by COB 26 June 2020

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!

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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 feel comfortable to bring their best to work, and to truly be focused on a common goal which is to provide a world class railway service.

Are you interested in joining the Metro Trains Level Crossing team (MLXRT) and bringing your wealth of projects-based Human Resources experience to support the delivery of Victoria’s biggest rail infrastructure project?

If the answer is "yes", keep reading!

About the project:

The Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) will leave a legacy to Melbourne’s rail infrastructure by improving safety, reducing congestion and enabling more frequent train services with the elimination of 75 level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne, in addition to upgrading or constructing more than 27 train stations, laying many kilometres of new track and making associated rail improvements.

We require two People Advisors to support the South Eastern Program Alliance (SEPA) and, the North West Program Alliance (NWPA). 

About the role:

This fast paced project requires a dynamic People Advisor to support the size & complexity of an alliance based program. In this role, you will be accountable for providing HR support to MTM alliance based staff and play a pivotal role in building a strong HR partnership with key stakeholders. 

• The SEPA office is located in Richmond (3121), where you will be primarily based & is in very close proximity to public transport. This role will also require you to travel to the LXRP project office in Melbourne's CBD when required, as well as various site project offices along Melbourne’s South-East.

• The NWPA office is located in North Melbourne (3051), where you will be primarily based & is also in very close proximity to public transport. This role will also require you to travel to the LXRP project office in Melbourne's CBD when required, as well as to the site project office in Pakenham approximately 1 day per month. 

These are full-time, permanent roles. As a Metro employee you will receive free-public transport travel along the network. 

Accountabilities:

• Provide a single interface between the alliance team and the Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) business when it comes to employee related decisions
• Full ownership of MTM On-boarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management and Development requirements.
• Manage internal mobilisation within the alliance and support effective internal mobility of employees from one alliance to another across the portfolio, feeding into the overall Workforce Planning process
• Act as the interface between the alliance and the Talent Acquisition team
• Enhance employee connectivity back to MTM , employee engagement, talent development and retention
• Pastoral care for MTM employees on the alliance
• Coaching managers and employees Performance Improvement Plans, interpersonal and people leadership capabilities
• Collaborating with and draw support from other areas within the People function, both locally on alliance and back of house in MTM
• Providing operational advice, coaching, consultancy and guidance to people across the assigned business area
• Actively participating in leadership meetings, workshops and forums as required
• Resolving employee queries, concerns and grievances expediently and to a high standard
• Support the delivery of alliance and MTM People KPIs and targets
• Supporting the provision of analytics on people trends and metrics, maintaining up to date awareness of all relevant employment law, and best practice in org design, change management and business partnering
• Supporting the implementation of people systems 
• Be an advocate and champion for MTM values

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience within projects or Alliance based organisations; rail or civil project experience will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills 
• High level of effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• A solution oriented and business acumen driven approach with customers 
• Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of Human Resources issues and policies
• Human Resource Generalist knowledge and applied practices
• Ability to work autonomously in a complex and changing work environment
• Aptitude for working collaboratively, building and managing stakeholder relationships 

Why work for Metro? 

• Career development and opportunities to learn new skills
• Great Team Culture and Work/Life Integration
• Employee Benefits including Free Public Transport
• Competitive Salary and Incentives
• Work close to public transport 

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a tangible impact on Melbourne’s rail infrastructure. 

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

Please submit your application by COB Friday, 17th July 2020.

Metro Trains is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We encourage all interested applicants to apply but please do note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.