Signal Maintenance Technician- Expression of Interest

Express your interest and join our Talent Community for Qualified Signal Maintenance Technicians- our Talent Team will review CV’s periodically when roles become available.

Permanent, Full Time Positions

Locations include Sale, Warragul, West Melbourne, Sunshine, Geelong, Shepparton, Bendigo, and Ballarat

$61.8604 p / h plus super plus overtime & shift penalties

Learn and receive mentorship by passionate professionals

V / Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V / Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As a Signal Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and installing critical signalling and communications equipment. Working both independently and within a team, you will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, and ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.

Key accountabilities include :

Conduct maintenance and installation of signalling equipment.

Perform scheduled servicing and fault rectifications.

Investigate and report on signalling system incidents.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and efficient railway network.

Willing to work shifts including night shift, day shift, rotating 7 : 7 & 5 : 2

About you

You’re a qualified Signal Maintenance Technician with a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork. Skilled in fault-finding, maintenance, and installation, you take pride in delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable and proactive, you collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to keep the rail network running smoothly.

In addition to this, our ideal candidate will possess the following :

Certificate IV in Rail and Tram Signalling Systems.

Safe Working Certificate.

A valid driver’s licence.

Willing to work in at least one of the above locations

A commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated alignment with V / Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

When submitting your application, please specify your preferred location(s).

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V / Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023 and paid as an IMW (SIG & ELEC) 3.1 $61.8604 per hour plus super.

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As an equal opportunity employer, V / Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V / Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards.