Structures Maintainer - Bendigo Bridge

V/Line; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free MYKI – travel across network

Job summary

V/Line is hiring a Structures Rail Labourer to support maintenance and renewal projects across the Victorian Rail Network. You will work on bridges, culverts, signals structures, signage, platforms and related works under supervision.

The role requires a valid Victorian driver’s license and willingness to travel across Victoria, with a 4-on/3-off roster and 7:00am–4:00pm shifts. Salary is AUD 39.80–43.30 per hour plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Valid Victorian Driver’s license.
• Heavy Rigid license desirable.
• Excavator and plant tickets desirable.
• Working at Heights, EWP and Confined Space desirable.
• Welding or steelwork tickets would be highly desirable.
• We value diverse perspectives and potential for growth and development.
• Alignment with V/Line values of responsiveness, integrity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Participating in replacement or renewal of bridges, culverts, signals structures, signage, platforms and other structures.
• Respond to emergencies after hours as required.
• Complete reports, material returns, timesheets, requisitions and claim forms.
• Availability to work away from home in various locations across Victoria.

Skills

Driver's license (Victorian)

Heavy vehicle license (HR) desirable

Plant/ excavator tickets desirable

Tools

Excavator tickets

Plant tickets

Working at Heights

EWP

Confined Space

Welding/steelwork tickets desirable

Job description

• 4 days on 3 off roster, Tue-Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Free MYKI - Enjoy free travel across the network!
• $39.80 to $43.30 hourly rate + Super

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

As the Structures Rail Labourer, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Development Asset Management group. You will be responsible for carrying out tasks associated with maintenance and renewal projects including track, civil structures, and bridges for the Victorian Rail Network under the direction of the relevant supervisor.

Key accountabilities include

• Participating in the replacement or renewal of bridges, culverts, signals structures, signage, platforms, and other miscellaneous structures
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as required
• Completing all necessary reports, material returns, timesheets, requisitions, claim forms etc
• Availability to work away from home in various locations across Victoria

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Valid Victorian Driver’s license
• Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence (desirable but not essential)
• Excavator and plant tickets (desirable but not essential)
• Working at Heights, EWP and Confined Space (desirable but not essential)
• Welding or steelwork tickets would be (highly desirable)
• 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
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023 and paid as anIMW (TRACK) 1.1 to 1.3.

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*************@vline.com.auor1800 800 ***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 acknowledgeFirstPeoples 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 oursafeworkingstandards.

Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Applications Close: 16th of October 2026