Signal Supervisor - Geelong

• Lead a Skilled Team with Real Impact – Step into a leadership role where your expertise directly supports the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Victoria’s regional rail network.
• Career Growth in a Major Rail Operator – Access ongoing training, leadership development, and genuine career progression within one of Victoria’s largest and most vital transport organisations.
• Be Part of Essential Infrastructure Projects – Play a key role in maintaining and upgrading critical signalling assets that keep regional Victoria moving safely and efficiently.
  
  
  

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 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About The Role

As the Signal Supervisor, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Maintenance Group.

You’ll report directly to the Regional Asset Manager and be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of signalling assets within your region. This hands-on leadership role involves planning, monitoring, and delivering maintenance and renewal activities while supporting the development and implementation of asset strategies.

Key accountabilities include:

• Support the Regional Asset Manager in delivering asset renewal activities and maintaining compliance with maintenance standards and schedules.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of maintenance and renewal works, including preparation and review of isolation plans and support for track closure activities.
• Use diagnostic systems and technical expertise to identify, analyse, and resolve faults and failures in signalling systems and equipment.
• Lead and support a team of technical staff, including rostering, attendance management, and return-to-work coordination for direct reports.
• Promote a positive and safe working environment, ensuring team compliance with safety procedures and operational policies.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports on incidents, maintenance activities, and technical issues to support operational transparency and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

About You

You’re an experienced and highly motivated signalling professional who takes pride in delivering safe and reliable rail operations. A natural leader, you enjoy supporting and developing others while ensuring high standards are met. You’re proactive, organised, and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Your strong technical expertise is matched by your commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• At least 5 years' experience as a Signal Maintenance Technician
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to supervise and support technical teams.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Cert IV in Railway Signalling
• Diploma in Railway Signalling (Desirable)
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
  
  
  

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 were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

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: Thursday July 10 th at 5pm