Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, December 2024 – Shannon Roma has taken on the role of Chief People and Culture Officer at Yarra Trams, the world’s largest operating tram network. In her new role, Shannon will lead Yarra Trams’ efforts in fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and aligning HR strategies with the organization’s operational goals. Her extensive expertise in human resources and leadership will be pivotal in driving sustainable and impactful change across the organization.
Before joining Yarra Trams, Shannon held the role of Executive Director, People and Capability at Rail Projects Victoria, where she spearheaded transformative HR strategies for 1 year. Prior to that, she served as Director, People and Inclusion at the same organization, driving diversity and inclusion initiatives for over a year.
Her tenure at Cross River Rail as Head of People and Performance for 2 years highlighted her ability to manage large-scale workforce planning and performance optimization for a critical infrastructure project.
Shannon also dedicated nearly 5 years to Pacific National, where she served as Head of HR for Coal and Head of HR for Queensland, overseeing HR strategy and operations to support one of Australia’s leading freight rail businesses.
Earlier in her career, Shannon held various HR roles at John Holland and Australian Industry Group, where she honed her skills in employee relations, workplace policies, and strategic HR management.
About Yarra Trams
Yarra Trams, operated by Yarra Journey Makers, is a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. As the world’s largest tram network, it facilitates over 200 million passenger trips annually, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. With a history dating back to 1885, Yarra Trams remains an iconic part of Melbourne’s identity, offering sustainable and integrated transport services in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning.
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