Track Supervisor

Track Supervisor – Melbourne

• Lead a Skilled Team with Real Impact– Step into a leadership role where your expertise directly supports the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Victoria's regional rail network.

• Career Growth in a Major Rail Operator – Access ongoing training, leadership development, and genuine career progression within one of Victoria's largest and most vital transport organisations.

• Be Part of Essential Infrastructure Projects – Play a key role in maintaining and upgrading critical signalling assets that keep regional Victoria moving safely and efficiently.

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 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As the Track Supervisor, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Network Maintenance Group.

You'll report directly to the Regional Asset Manager and be responsible for managing a team and contractors to ensure the railway reserve, track, and sidings are maintained to the highest standards. You'll coordinate preventative, reactive, and corrective maintenance activities, certify track fit for traffic, and respond to emergencies—all while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key accountabilities include:

• Support the Regional Asset Manager in delivering asset renewal activities and maintaining compliance with maintenance standards and schedules.
• Prioritise, program, and supervise day and night track maintenance works
• Inspect track assets and recommend maintenance strategies
• Certify track fit for traffic following repairs or renewals as required
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials to meet budget and timelines
• Respond to emergency repairs and manage after-hours incidents
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations
• Maintain accurate work records and oversee Infrastructure Management System entries
• Lead and mentor staff, fostering a strong team culture
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to minimise service disruptions
• Champion V/Line's values and safety-first approach across all activities

About you

You're a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of rail infrastructure and a passion for safety and performance. You thrive in dynamic environments, communicate clearly, and know how to get the best out of your team. You're ready to take ownership of your region and make a real impact.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proven experience supervising track maintenance teams
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and asset performance
• Ability to manage rosters, resources, and emergency responses
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Cert III Rail Infrastructure, Or PTC Legacy qualifications such as Road Foreman, Mobile Gangers, Special Gangers.
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated alignment with 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 – 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.

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  or 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 were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

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.