Regional Operations – Safeworking Officer

Echuca

Permanent Part Time

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

Responsible for managing train movements within a designated control area using signalling systems, ensuring compliance with all operational procedures. You will support safe and efficient passenger and freight services, with travel between locations and occasional overnight stays as required.

Key accountabilities include

• Operate infield signalling equipment for train arrivals and departures across multiple locations.
• Develop proficiency across Train Order locations on the V/Line network and work across different sites during shifts (with travel as required).
• The role includes ground-level work, assisting with points and signalling equipment, and requires regular walking on uneven terrain, along with effective communication with stakeholders across the network.

Roster & Locations

• Master roster working every second weekend, on call 24/7
• Rotating shifts across morning, afternoon evening
• Operates across various locations within a 300km radius of Echuca.
• Flexibility is essential, including a willingness to travel and work across a 24/7 shift roster.

About You

A safety-focused and reliable professional with eagerness to support train movements across multiple locations. You will work effectively both independently and collaboratively, following strict safeworking rules, maintaining accurate legible records, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient operations.

You are flexible and proactive, with a willingness to travel and work across varied environments. Committed to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement, you deliver reliable outcomes while contributing to a positive team culture.

To be considered for entry into the selection process for this role, applicants must meet the following 'key selection criteria' which forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:

• Hold a current full Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Ability to commit to regular travel across multiple locations within a 300km radius of Echuca
• Willingness and availability to commit to a permanent parttime role – 48 hours a fortnight
• Available on a rotating roster 24/7

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.

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 [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.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer."

This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administration Employees Agreement 2023

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 1 check.

Applications close: 29th July 2026