Lead Labourer/ Ganger

2 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia VLine Corporation Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Ganger Night Shift

Geelong North

Night Shift

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 Ganger Class 1, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Assets & Maintenance Group.

Reporting to the Track Supervisor, you'll play a critical leadership role in maintaining and renewing V/Line's rail infrastructure across Victoria. You'll supervise a dedicated team, ensuring track safety and operational efficiency through hands-on maintenance and inspection activities. This role offers variety, with work across different locations and shifts, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the safety and reliability of regional rail services.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Oversee maintenance of rail reserves, crossings, and pedestrian paths.
  • Replace and renew track materials including sleepers, rail, ballast, and fastenings.
  • Monitor and inspect track conditions, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure infrastructure safety.
  • Supervising contractors and internal crews to ensure work meets required standards
  • Responding to structural emergencies as requiredEnsuring compliance with safety procedures, technical standards, and reporting requirements
  • Complete reports, timesheets, requisitions, and material returns.
  • Foster teamwork and build strong relationships across V/Line.
  • Support customer-first initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement.

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Current Driver's Licence

  • Cert 3 Rail Infrastructure

  • Safe Working Certificate Level 3

  • High Rail operator (level 4) highly desirable

  • 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.

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 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

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