Welder Class 2 (Remote)

V/Line; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave loading 20%

Free Myki

Job summary

V/Line seeks a qualified Welder Class 2 to join a remote-based team delivering rail infrastructure maintenance and renewal across Victoria. You will perform aluminothermic welding, track renewal, and ballast work while travelling to diverse sites and staying away from home as needed.

The role requires a Victorian full license, rail licenses, and welding certificates with a strong safety focus. This permanent full-time position offers an hourly rate of $47.78 and Leave Loading with Myki benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Victorian Full Drivers license (mandatory)
• Current Medium Rail License (mandatory)
• Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (mandatory)
• Aluminothermic Welding Certificate including tensing (mandatory)
• TLIW3035 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry (mandatory)
• Safe Working Certificate
• Specialist licenses to operate equipment (TVO)
• First Aid – Level 2 – may be required

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialised rail infrastructure maintenance and renewal activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Participate in the replacement and renewal of track and level crossing components, including sleepers, rail, ballast, and fastening systems.
• Perform aluminothermic welding, track distressing, and rail head repair activities in accordance with industry standards and operational requirements.
• Operate welding equipment, tools, and vehicles safely and effectively to support maintenance and project delivery across the network.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees, customers, contractors, the community, and rail infrastructure by adhering to all safety requirements and procedures.
• Travel and work across various locations throughout Victoria, including working away from home and participating in day, afternoon, or night shifts as required.

Skills

Safety-focused

Hands-on

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate II Rail Infrastructure

Job description

Welder Class 2

Remote (various locations)

Permanent Full Time

• Hourly rate $47.78
• 5 weeks - 20% Leave Loading + Free Myki
• Be part of a growing, collaborative & supportive team

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

Looking for a career that makes a real impact? As a Welder, you'll help maintain and renew Victoria's rail network through specialised welding, track maintenance, and infrastructure renewal activities. Working across diverse locations throughout Victoria, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, reliable rail services while contributing to essential infrastructure projects.

This is a remote-based role with no fixed depot location, offering variety, travel, and the opportunity to work alongside a skilled and supportive team on critical rail infrastructure.

About You

You are a qualified, safety-focused Welder who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. With experience in rail infrastructure, maintenance, or a similar heavy industry environment, you bring strong technical skills, a commitment to safe work practices, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Adaptable and self-motivated, you're comfortable travelling across Victoria and working away from home when required to support critical rail maintenance and renewal programs.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Carry out specialised rail infrastructure maintenance and renewal activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Participate in the replacement and renewal of track and level crossing components, including sleepers, rail, ballast, and fastening systems.
• Perform aluminothermic welding, track distressing, and rail head repair activities in accordance with industry standards and operational requirements.
• Operate welding equipment, tools, and vehicles safely and effectively to support maintenance and project delivery across the network.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees, customers, contractors, the community, and rail infrastructure by adhering to all safety requirements and procedures.
• Support the implementation of environmental management plans and promote environmentally responsible work practices.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant rail safety, OH&S, environmental, and legislative requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain current rail industry competencies, certifications, and safe working qualifications required to perform the role.
• Travel and work across various locations throughout Victoria, including working away from home and participating in day, afternoon, or night shifts as required.

To be considered for this role, applicants must address the following key selection criteria within their application, as this forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:

• A Valid Victorian Full Drivers license is essential, as you will be required to travel occasionally (Mandatory)
• Current Medium Rail License (Mandatory)
• Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (Mandatory)
• Aluminothermic Welding Certificate including tensing.
• TLIW3035 Heat and cut materials using oxy-LPG equipment for the rail industry (mandatory)
• Safe Working Certificate
• Specialist licenses to operate equipment (TVO)
• First Aid – Level 2 – may be required if designated First Aid Officer
• Refer ARA Training Matrices

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.

This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023, IMW (TRACK) 2.2.

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 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 Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023

Applications close: Thursday 8th of October 2026