Way Maintainer Class 1

**Rail Track Labourer Class 1 - Bendigo**
- ** On the job training provided for professional and personal growth**:

- ** 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri roster, RDO every second Monday**:

- ** Hourly rate $38.2780 + Free MYKI to travel across the network**

**Our Company**

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.

**The Role**

As the **Rail Track Labourer,** you are integral to the success of V/Line’s maintenance team. You will be involved in performing maintenance and upgrades on track and civil structures for the Victorian Rail Network under supervision. Responsibilities for this role include_ _general maintenance of the track, facilitating anything within the rail reserve assets, providing a safe network for passengers and people who pass through.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Carrying out tasks for the renewal or maintenance work across the rail network
- Participating in the replacement or renewal of rail infrastructure materials i.e. sleepers, rail, ballast, fastenings
- Safe operation of medium plant as required
- Cleaning up plant equipment and worksite and participate in general site maintenance.
- Using & maintaining hand tools and minor mechanical equipment.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with appropriate OH&S standards and regulations.
- Flexibility to work overtime and away from home as required.

**About You**

We are looking for a safety-conscious team player with a positive attitude. This position could be the first step to your future career with VLine
- Valid Victorina Driver’s license
- Previous experience in a manual labouring role is advantageous.
- Strong awareness for risk and safety practices & the ability to use hand tools.
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
- 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.

**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** - Earn while you learn, paid Cert II Rail Infrastructure Core units
- ** 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.

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.

Applications for this role will close on the Monday, 11th August 2025.

Remuneration for this position is an IMW (TRACK) 1.1 ($38.2780), in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.