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PSD Maintainer
full-time•Melbourne
About this role
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.
Platform Screen Door (PSD) Night Maintenance Technician
Permanent night shift (10pm - 6am), Sunday to Thursday 5 Days on 2 days off full-time opportunity!
- VE5 rate - $58.3273 (hourly) $115,255 (yearly)
- Plus E Grade allowance
- Plus Infrastructure works allowance and loading
Help Shape Melbourne’s Future Through Smarter Transport in the newly opened Metro Tunnel!
Melbourne is evolving—and its public transport network is at the heart of creating a more connected, sustainable city. With transformative projects like the Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removals underway, we’re making travel safer, faster, and more seamless for everyone.
Be part of a team that’s driving real change and building a better future for Melbourne.
About The Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer to help ensure the smooth and safe operation of Melbourne’s rail network. In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the power and PSD systems that support train movement and passenger safety.
Your work will include preventative and reactive maintenance, asset renewals, installations, and other essential tasks that keep our infrastructure running reliably. If you’re hands-on, safety-focused, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic permanent night shift, full-time opportunity offering the chance to work across multiple locations in the new metro tunnel stations ANZAC, Townhall, State Library, Parkville and Arden giving you exposure to diverse environments and experiences while contributing to a vital part of Melbourne’s transport network.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our network safe and operational by:
- Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on power and PSD systems.
- Supporting asset renewals, installations, and fault investigations.
- Using elevated work platforms when required.
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and MTM policies.
- Conducting risk assessments and maintaining safe work practices.
- Monitoring equipment performance and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Working across high and low voltage systems under supervision and as part of a team.
About You
You’re a qualified Electrical Tradesperson with a current “A” Class Electrical Licence, and you bring a solid background in electrical maintenance within industrial or infrastructure environments. You take pride in your ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex systems, and you’re confident working both independently and as part of a team.
- A current “A” Class Electrical Licence and qualification as an Electrical Tradesperson.
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance within industrial or similar environments.
- Knowledge of electrical automation/PLC systems and the vertical transport industry (desirable).
- Certification in Track Safety Awareness (Level 1) and First Aid (Level 2) (preferred).
- Rail Safety Competency (desirable).
- Strong ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and circuitry.
- Solid understanding of OHS&E legislation, AS3000, and safe working practices.
- Willingness to night shift, overtime, and participate in an on-call roster.
- A valid manual Victorian Driver’s Licence
Why work for Metro?
- FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
- Comprehensive training support
- Discounts at top brands and stores
- Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives such as Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women).
Ready to apply? Great!
To apply, you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Applications close: Sunday 8th February 2026
Recruitment Process:
- Phone Interview
- Behavioural Interview
- Pre-employment Checks (police check, Category 1 medical & references)
- Job Offer
We understand that not everyone applies unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t check every box, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background and experience may be exactly what we need.
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.
What you'll do
- As a Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer, you will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on power and PSD systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. You will also support asset renewals, installations, and fault investigations to keep the rail network operational.
About metrotrain
Since November 2009 Metro Trains Melbourne has been the operator of Melbourne’s growing suburban railway.
Currently running more than 15,000 services a week across 16 lines, Metro is committed to creating one of the best engineered railways in the world.
Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city which is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro’s momentum to grow and change the network has remained steadfast, understanding it is no longer a traditional suburban railway.
Adopting global best-practice across all facets of the business provides the foundation for the transformation to a high capacity and high frequency metro-style railway designed for the growing city of Melbourne.
With more than 7000 team members across Victoria, we provide an environment that is rooted in honesty and integrity. Metro's team members are committed to serving our communities with the best possible services.
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What does a PSD Maintainer do at metrotrain?
As a PSD Maintainer at metrotrain, you will: as a Platform Screen Door (PSD) Maintainer, you will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on power and PSD systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. You will also support asset renewals, installations, and fault investigations to keep the rail network operational..
Is the PSD Maintainer position at metrotrain remote?
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