Structures Maintainer - North Geelong

Geelong Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

V/Line is hiring a Structures Rail Labourer in North Geelong to support maintenance and renewal projects across the Victorian Rail Network. The role requires working on bridges, culverts, signals structures, signage, platforms, and other structures under supervision.

You will need a valid Victorian Driver's license, Safe Working Certificate Level 1, and be willing to travel across Victoria. The roster is 4 days on/3 off, day shift, with 7:00am–4:00pm hours and the potential for overtime or

Qualifications

• Valid Victorian Driver's license and Safe Working Certificate Level 1 are required.
• Welding/steelwork tickets are highly desirable.
• Excavator and other plant tickets are advantageous.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as required.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line values and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the replacement or renewal of bridges, culverts, signals structures, signage, platforms, and other structures.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as required.
• Completing reports, timesheets, requisitions, and related documentation.
• Availability to work away from home in various locations across Victoria.

Skills

Victorian driver's license

Safe Working Certificate Level 1

Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR)

Excavator tickets

Plant tickets

Working at Heights

Welding 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

North Geelong

Permanent Full Time (day shift)

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

• 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.

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: Friday 16th of October 2026