Metro’s Woman of the Year finalist
Metro’s Woman of the Year finalist
One of Metro Trains’ rising stars, Caddie Green has been nominated for the 2023 Women in Industry Awards, Excellence in Transport and Woman of the Year awards.
After getting her start in rail as an Administrator and Personal assistant, Ms Green moved into signalling as a Project Coordinator and is now an Assistant Project Manager.
She currently works on projects that are upgrading signals and their systems across Melbourne’s train network.
Ms Green says that moving into a technical role was challenging, but it provided the benefit of making sure that the project can be explained in layman’s terms to stakeholders.
“One of the great things about Metro is that people are always willing to share their knowledge. I was the PA to the Chief Engineer, which gave me a real insight into how so many parts of the business operate.”
She says that in her nine years in rail there’s been real progress towards creating a more diverse workforce, which has allowed young women like herself to develop and thrive.
“The leadership team has been really transparent about diversity and the importance of inclusion, and that harassment won’t be tolerated.”
Getting nominated for the award was a validation for the hard work she puts in every day.
“The nomination was lovely, having management look at the criteria and see those qualities in me was really amazing. It’s great to be valued for the work I do.”
Metro Trains Chief Information Officer Anne Howard said, “Caddie has shown a commitment to excellence in her work through continuously exceeding expectations and striving for improvements.
“Her career has grown through her own determination to challenge herself but also through working with others for successful outcomes. Her contribution to Metro Trains has and continues to be, invaluable. I congratulate her on this award nomination in recognition of her outstanding skills and contributions.”
The Women in Industry Awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrial sectors including transport – sectors that are traditionally male-dominated. The awards recognise women who are driving change and creating new possibilities for the next generation. Winners will be announced on 8 June.