Technical Officer

**Technical Officer**
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Paid in line with EA IMW (Sig & Elec) 3.2 77.36 p/hour, 7*7 rotating roster**
- ** Be part of the transformation journey here at V/line**
- ** Based out of Bourke Street**

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 Technical Officer, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Assets & Maintenance Group.

You will support Train Control and signalling field staff in undertaking investigation and analysis primarily relating to Signalling infrastructure performance. To assess system and communications for life cycles and project development of new technologies

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Providing technical support for signalling systems, ICT, PIDS, PA systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Diagnosing faults in electrical, communication, and data systems, and conducting detailed circuit and electronic logging analysis.
- Supporting maintenance and upgrade activities, including testing, commissioning, and documentation updates.
- Preparing technical reports, maintaining system data backups, and ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
- Assisting with inspections, system tests, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the network.

**About you**

You are collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex technical problems. You bring a proactive mindset, strong time management skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team.
- Certificate IV in Electrical Rail Signalling is a must
- Cert IV in Telecommunications Engineering highly desirable
- Experience in signalling systems, train control, or SCADA systems
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve technical faults across IT, communications, and signalling infrastructure, with strong analytical and reporting skills
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Track Safety Awareness Level 1
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

**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.

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: 31st October 2025