Night Shift Rail Ganger - Track Maintenance Lead

Geelong Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave loading 20%

Free Myki

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

V/Line in Geelong seeks a hands-on Ganger to lead a team delivering rail maintenance and renewal work, ensuring safety and reliability across the network. You will supervise day-to-day operations, coordinate across crossings and track components, inspect conditions and implement corrective actions, while fostering a strong safety culture and high performance.

Mandatory: Cert III Rail Infrastructure (Ganger Ticket), Safe Working Certificate Level 3, valid Driver's Licence; Desirable: High Rail

Qualifications

• Mandatory - Valid Current Driver’s Licence
• Mandatory - Cert 3 Rail Infrastructure (Ganger Ticket)
• Highly Desirable - Safe Working Certificate Level 3
• Highly Desirable - High Rail Operator - Level 4
• First Aid – Level 2 – may be required if designated First Aid Officer
• Site supervision and hands on leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing the delivery of rail infrastructure maintenance and renewal activities, including the upkeep of rail reserves, level crossings, pedestrian accessways and associated infrastructure.
• Supervising and actively participating in the renewal and replacement of track components, including sleepers, rail, ballast and fastening systems.
• Coordinating maintenance and repair works across crossings, drainage systems, earthworks and other rail related structures and assets.
• Ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of an assigned section of track through effective planning, supervision and resource allocation.
• Conducting track inspections and monitoring infrastructure condition, including track geometry, rail wear, sleeper condition, fastening integrity, flooding risks and track defects, while implementing corrective actions as required.
• Promoting a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with V/Line policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Responding to and managing Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) concerns raised by employees, contractors, customers and other stakeholders.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to team members to achieve operational, safety and performance objectives.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Cert III Rail Infrastructure

Safe Working Certificate Level 3

High Rail Operator Level 4

Driver's Licence

Job description

V/Line in Geelong seeks a hands-on Ganger to lead a team delivering rail maintenance and renewal work, ensuring safety and reliability across the network. You will supervise day-to-day operations, coordinate across crossings and track components, inspect conditions and implement corrective actions, while fostering a strong safety culture and high performance.

Mandatory: Cert III Rail Infrastructure (Ganger Ticket), Safe Working Certificate Level 3, valid Driver's Licence; Desirable: High Rail