Structures Maintainer - Bendigo Bridge

V/Line; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

V/Line in Bendigo is seeking a Structures Rail Labourer for a permanent full-time day shift role. You will contribute to maintenance and renewal projects across track, civil structures and bridges under supervision, with a fixed 4 days on, 3 days off roster (Tue–Friday 7:00am–4:00pm).

The ideal candidate will have the listed licenses and tickets, plus a willingness to travel across Victoria and participate in after-hours emergency works when required.

Qualifications

• Valid Victorian Driver’s license.
• Safe Working Certificate Level 1.
• Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence is desirable but not essential.
• Excavator and plant tickets are desirable but not essential.
• Working at Heights, EWP and Confined Space are desirable but not essential.
• Welding or steelwork tickets would be highly desirable.
• We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply and grow with V/Line.

Responsibilities

• Participate in replacement or renewal of bridges, culverts and other structures.
• Respond to emergencies after hours as required.
• Complete reports, timesheets, requisitions and related paperwork.
• Be available to work away from home across Victoria.

Skills

Valid Victorian Driver’s license

Safe Working Certificate Level 1

Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence

Working at Heights

EWP and Confined Space

Welding or steelwork

Tools

Excavator ticket

Plant tickets

Welding tickets

Heavy machinery tickets

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

Structures Rail Labourer

Bendigo

Permanent Full Time (day shift)

• 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
• Safe Working Certificate Level 1
• 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 an IMW (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 [e-mail] 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.

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.

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

Applications Close: 16th of October 2026