General Manager Risk, Environment and Quality

About the role

Metro Trains Melbourne is looking for a General Manager Risk, Environment and Quality to lead enterprise risk, environmental sustainability, quality and integrated management frameworks. Reporting to the Executive Director Safety and People, the role provides enterprise-wide governance, assurance and strategic leadership for risk management, compliance, operational resilience and sustainable performance. It is a permanent full-time position based at the Docklands office.

Key responsibilities

• Govern enterprise risk, internal control, critical control assurance and business continuity frameworks
• Lead environmental compliance, sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction and climate-resilience priorities
• Govern the Integrated Management System, enterprise audit program and quality and information-management standards
• Advise executives and build relationships with regulators, government and certification bodies
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, partnering with the GM Safety on the Safety Division's strategy and annual business plan

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in risk, environment, safety, engineering, management, human factors or a related discipline
• Substantial senior leadership experience in a complex, regulated and operationally critical organisation
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise risk, internal control, assurance and business continuity frameworks
• Knowledge of quality, safety, environmental and asset management systems and relevant legislation
• Ability to understand an operational rail network and Metro's regulatory and contractual environment
• Desirable: postgraduate qualification or professional certification; experience in rail, transport, infrastructure or another safety-critical industry
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit

Required skills

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 55001
• Strategic planning, commercial judgement, executive communication, stakeholder management and negotiation
• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams and driving organisational improvement

What we offer

• Support and training for career development
• A safe, inclusive and diverse workplace
• Free Myki Pass and corporate discounts including healthcare and fitness

Applications close 8 November 2026; shortlisting may start before then. Apply online with a resume and an optional cover letter.