Operations Manager

Req ID: 510802 

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

We have an exciting opportunity available to take on this critical leadership position for our Services Product Line, as the Operations Manager for our LRV projects in Victoria. Based at our brand new facility in Maidstone, VIC, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations for both our G-Calss and E-Class maintenance contracts. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team, manage complex stakeholder relationships, drive operational excellence and play a pivotal role in building and developing a positive and productive team culture.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading, coaching and mentoring a growing team.

• Managing the mobilization and availability of resources, including roster management for 24/7 coverage.

• Overall Management of Maidstone and Preston depot maintenance scope, technical teams and contractors.

• Driving consistent, day‑to‑day fleet availability and performance.

• Championing a strong safety culture across the operations, including Rail/Product Safety.

• Implementing initiatives to support motivation and engagement of the workforce

• Providing ad-hoc support to the Project Director as required.

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: 

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels.
• Proven leadership and people‑management capability, with an inspiring and collaborative style.
• An agile and proactive approach, with the demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset with exposure to APSYS.
• Significant leadership experience within operations, including working with Unions (Ideally maintenance operations).
• Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications (preferred).

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 a high-profile and critical project for Alstom and Melbourne.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Free gym membership.
• Flexible working options and additional leave days.
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

If you believe that you have the right skills and experience for this position, please apply via the relevant link.

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: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com.

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.