Track Inspector Class 2 - CBD

Track Inspector

CBD

Permanent, Full Time

• Free MYKI - Enjoy free travel across the network!
• Rotating shift (Early & Afternoon) on a 7/7 roster pattern
• $49.78 to $51.77 hourly rate + Super + 20% leave loading

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

You’re a motivated, highly observant rail professional who takes ownership, values safety above all else, and enjoys working in a role where no two days are the same. Combining technical expertise with strong attention to detail, you play a critical role in protecting the integrity of rail infrastructure and supporting safe train operations. If you're passionate about delivering high quality work, solving problems proactively, and contributing to a hardworking team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key accountabilities include

• Coordinate and support the planning, scheduling, execution, and completion of daily network maintenance activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, accurately, and on time.
• Inspect and monitor rail wear, rail creep, flooding, joint condition, and buckles as well as repair minor issues during inspections if required.
• Submit detailed reports on renewal or rail infrastructure maintenance items.
• Supervise and participate in the replacement or renewal of track work materials as well as repairs and maintenance of V/Lines and other Infrastructure assets.
• Monitor third party activities on leased property and ensure their works do not affect the safety of the rail infrastructure.
• Monitor third party works to ensure rail safety compliance.
• Complete reports, documentation, and compliance records.
• Ensure that all work is performed following the appropriate Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Regulations.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Mandatory - Current full Driver's Licence.
• Mandatory - Successful completion of Certificate II– Rail Infrastructure.
• Mandatory - Track Inspector Skill Set qualification.
• A strong safety-first approach and attention to detail.
• Meet V/Line’s Rail Industry Worker safety benchmarks.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023, IMW (TRACK) 2.3 to IMW (TRACK) 2.4

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a Medical Risk Category 1 check.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at [email protected] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.

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 safeworking standards.

Applications close: Monday 26th of October, at 5:00pm.