Job Description

A Career for Life with clear pathways for advancement.

Permanent Full Time Position.

Generous Remuneration on a competitive EA -Starting at $55 per hour.

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding career? Do you want to be part of a team that values your growth and offers long-term job security? If so, the Trainee Signal Maintenance Technician role at V/Line could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About SMT Team at V/Line A V/Line SMT embodies operational excellence, inclusivity, adaptability, and a keenness for continuous learning. Our SMTs tell us that they're proud to work for the organisation that safely connects people across Victoria. At V/Line, career progression is a reality with many SMTs rising through the ranks from Traineeships to senior leadership roles. We make a commitment to your continuous learning offering mentorship, on the job training and professional development backed by our RTO.

About the role As a Trainee SMT, you will be assisting with reactive and preventative maintenance of signalling equipment and systems. Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to: · Assisting with the maintenance and installation of work on signalling and communications equipment. · Assist with the allocated routine maintenance tasks to accord with the technical maintenance plan and servicing schedules and enter task-completing reports to the maintenance management system. · Under supervision, attend to fault rectification tasks at multiple locations. · Assist with the use of service schedules and maintenance instructions to guide reactive and preventative activities. · If your skills or experience don't exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

About you We encourage applications from Qualified SMT's with experience in heavy asset, infrastructure, or related industries. You can confidently prioritise reactive, proactive, emergency and planned maintenance. If you have a strong record of safety, a sense of teamwork and a positive mindset we would love to hear from you. Successful candidate will also possess: · A Certificate III - Electrotechnology. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Meet V/Line's Rail Industry Worker safety benchmarks. · Strong motivation for development at V/Line, commitment to Training and development. · Current full Driver's License. · Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

What We Offer With V/Line a Trainee SMT enjoys: · the flexibility of a 5/2 roster with attractive benefits to support work-life balance. · industry-leading V/Line RTO and multiple learning opportunities, including a mentor program. · opportunities for a lifelong career working across our beautiful state or even relocate to one of Victoria's growth corridors. · Dynamic work environment that champions a zero-harm safety mindset, where maintenance and installation tasks are performed with precision and care, ensuring the safety and reliability of Victoria's transportation network.

Benefits include a Tool-of-Trade vehicle for work purposes, 4-weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, 11.5% employer-paid super, and free myki for metro & regional travel. 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) $55.2095 per hour plus super.

Apply Now Click 'Apply' to submit your application. We invite you to submit your current resume, copy of Certificate 3 - Electrotechnology and answer a few pre-screening questions; a cover letter is not required. The recruitment and selection process may include online assessments, Safety testing, Video Interview and face-to-face interviews. Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including Medical Category 1 check, probity (police) checks, employment references and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

Why V/Line In addition to free myki travel, we offer: Community impact - Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day. Huge potential - We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity. Dynamic environment - V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation. Collaborative team - You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers. Flexible working - We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

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 or 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 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.

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.