Transport Scheduler ( Yarra Trams )
- Free travel across Victoria's public transport network
- Competitive salary with great conditions
- Professional development and career growth
Transport Scheduler: Design & schedule tram services, ensuring safety, efficiency & cost-effectiveness.
Transport Scheduler
Company: Yarra Trams
Location: Melbourne VIC 3000
Benefits
– Parental leave
– Gym membership
– Employee assistance program
Role Purpose
Yarra Trams operates the world’s largest tram network in Melbourne. The Transport Scheduler designs and schedules tram services that keep the network running at its best.
Responsibilities
– Design and improve tram timetables, ensuring services meet the Department of Transport and Planning specifications
– Build safe, efficient, and cost-effective schedules for vehicles, crews, and rosters
– Undertake quality analysis of timetables and schedules, ensuring compliance with safety, industrial, and operational requirements
– Allocate vehicles by class to optimise capacity, accessibility, and passenger demand
– Analyse service changes, proposals, and feedback, recommending improvements
– Work closely with depots, roster committees, and the broader Operations department to find practical solutions
Skills & Experience
– Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or at least 2 years of experience in public transport planning, scheduling, or a related field
– Knowledge of rostering and scheduling systems such as Hastus and an understanding of how public transport networks operate
– Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
– Ability to interpret agreements and regulations (e.g., Enterprise Agreement, fatigue guidelines, OHS)
– A collaborative mindset and confidence to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders
– Ability to work methodically or with flexibility
Applications close: 04 February 2026
Why Yarra Trams?
– A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
– Competitive salary and great conditions
– Professional development
– Career growth opportunities
– Commitment to health and wellbeing, including free flu vaccination, discounted gym membership, and access to the Employee Assistance Program
– Paid parental leave for primary caregivers
About Yarra Trams
Yarra Trams is operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. Working with the Department of Transport and Planning and other transport agencies, Yarra Trams provides a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for Melbourne’s people.
Diversity & Inclusion
Yarra Trams values diversity and encourages candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.
Job Tags:Melbourne, No Drivers Licence, Yarra Trams.
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