Req ID:525178
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Your future role
Join our Nowergup team as a Yard Master, where you'll play a critical role in coordinating safe and efficient rail operations within the depot. Leading shunting activities and managing railcar movements, you'll work closely with depot stakeholders and operational teams to ensure trains are delivered into service on time. This hands-on role combines leadership, operational coordination, troubleshooting, and maintenance support, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. If you're a proactive team player with a strong focus on rail safety and operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic rail environment. We’ll look to you for;
- Coordinating and controlling all railcar shunting and piloting movements to ensure safe and efficient depot operations.
- Leading and supporting Shunters in the execution of rail movements in accordance with rail safety standards and operating procedures.
- Collaborating with depot customers, operational stakeholders, and management teams to ensure trains are delivered into service on schedule.
- Supporting railcar maintenance activities, including fault finding, troubleshooting, and authorised specialised processes.
- Recording and maintaining accurate operational, maintenance, and compliance documentation using relevant systems and tools.
- Ensuring compliance with all rail safety, quality, environmental, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality outcomes.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, asset presentation, and workplace organisation in line with 5S principles.
- Responding to operational disruptions, breakdowns, and urgent maintenance requirements to support service continuity.
- Participating in ongoing training and multi-skilling activities to support operational flexibility and capability development.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- The ability to thrive within a face-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
- The ability to lead and manage people.
- The ability to participate in a rotating roster and complete a CAT1 medical.
- Working rights in Australia.
- Experience in a similar role, ideally within a Rail depot.
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also benefit from:
- Contributing to the safe operation of trains for Perth.
- Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
- Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.
We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [email protected].
For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.
