Way Maintainer Class 1

2 days ago


Ballarat, Australia VLine Full time

Business Unit:
**OLM Track DEK-BAT NS**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**703386**

**Rail Track Labourer**
- Kick-start your career in Rail - an essential service industry
- Registered Training Organisation on site - learn while you earn
- Night Shift position - 4 nights on, 3 nights off roster

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 2700 plus committed team members who are up to the challenge.

**About the role**

V/Line’s Ballarat region is looking for their next Rail Track Labourer to join the team supporting the maintenance (gang) team on night shift with maintenance tasks. Reporting to the Track Ganger, you will work as part of a team performing key tasks such as laying, aligning, repairing & maintaining railway tracks across the region (Ballarat to Caroline Springs, Ararat, Gheringhap & Maryborough). You will have exposure to performing tasks both on passenger and freight lines covering over 300 kilometres of track. Other responsibilities include:

- Replacement and/or renewal of track & crossing materials i.e. sleepers, rail, ballast, and fastenings
- Cleaning of plant equipment & worksite up-keep
- Safe use of hand tools & minor mechanical equipment

**About you**
- Valid Victorian Driver’s License
- Must have completed Year 10 or equivalent
- Previous experience in a manual labouring role is advantageous
- The willingness to reliably work permanent night shift - overtime is also on offer
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

**What we offer**
- Free Myki pass allowing travel both V/Line, Metro and Tram networks across Victoria potentially (potential annual saving of up to $5,000 per year)
- Free Myki pass to immediate family when on annual leave
- Above award leave entitlements
- Access to discounted “fitness pass”
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family members
- Access to professional development & study assistance (eligibility applies)

***How to Apply**

The recruitment & selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and completion of pre-employment checks including probity (police) check, medical assessment & working rights. All V/Line team members are required to maintain a valid Victorian issued Working with Children Check (Employee) for the duration of employment.

V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.



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