Senior Engineer – Operational Control Systems

Senior Engineer – Operational Control Systems (OCS) & Communications

452 Flinders Street

Permanent role

We are seeking an established and capable professionals to join our Operational Control Systems (OCS) & Communications team within our newly created Design Review division.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Data Network & Cyber Security, the Senior Engineer OCS & Communications role is a key opportunity for a subject matter expert in real-time data networks and time-critical communications, where timing, reliability, and precision are essential.

You will play a key role in contributing to integrated engineering assurance processes.

The role directly supports operational safety, reliability, and performance through real-time systems that underpin the V/Line network.

About the Role

As the Senior Engineer, you will coordinate and oversee design review activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with V/Line standards and operational concepts.

You will work at the intersection of engineering assurance and real-time communications, helping to ensure that our systems meet the demands of a high-integrity, time-sensitive rail environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate V/Line and contract design review resources to meet the demands of design assurance activities.
• Engage contractor design review resources to supplement internal V/Line capability where required.
• Review OCS and Communications designs for compliance with V/Line SMS, Standards, and operational concepts.
• Assess applications for derogation to V/Line standards in terms of safety, practicality, performance, reliability, and economic benefits.
• Analyse and respond to requests for information and technical queries relating to project works.
• Contribute to the development and/or assessment of applications for Type Approval.
• Input to the development of future projects through review of reference and concept designs.
• Endorsement of Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Review as-built drawings.
• Collaborate with Office of the Chief Engineer, Alliance partners, third-party delivery teams, and government agencies.
• Contribute to Corridor Wide Review Group activities.

About You

You are a capable professional with considerable OCS and Communications experience, particularly in real-time systems.

You take pride in designing and maintaining high-stakes, high-performance communications environments, and you understand the urgency and complexity of systems where timing is critical.

You have strong negotiation skills and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. You can draw on previous examples where you've delivered outcomes related to quality, function, timeframes, and cost.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications & Professional Credentials

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) in electrical engineering.

Capabilities

• Demonstrated significant experience in engineering, construction management, and solutions in complex rail infrastructure projects or large construction projects.
• V/Line design competencies in Control System and Communications at unsupervised practitioner level or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: Train Control Systems, Communications, and/or Data Networks.
• Experience working with real-time, time-sensitive communications systems.
• Sound organisational skills with demonstrated ability to work within tight and often conflicting timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a broad range of matters affecting project planning, design, construction, cost, and quality control.
• Sound knowledge of V/Line and Victorian railway operations, along with demonstrated experience in designing and delivering railway projects (highly desirable).
• Ability to travel for work from time to time, to attend on site; this may include overnight stays.

Desirable

• People management capabilities to effectively delegate to and advise employee and contractor design reviewers.
• Proficient analytical capabilities with the ability to convey complex and technical issues to a range of audiences.
• Interpersonal skills to influence change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross-functional environment.

This role is a Risk Category 3 position and will require safety assessments and a medical check.

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Benefits

Benefits for these permanent roles include 4 weeks' annual leave, 12% employer-paid superannuation, and free myki travel for metro & regional travel.

Apply now

Click through to our V/Line Careers page to apply.

You are invited to submit your up-to-date resume and answer a few pre-screening questions. A cover letter is not required.

Our Process

The recruitment and selection process may include safety testing, aptitude assessments, and behavioural and/or technical interviews.

Pre-employment screening will require a Medical Category 3 check and probity checks (including police checks, Australian entitlement to work check, qualifications check, confirmation of RPEV registration, and reference checks).

Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday, 14 September 2025.

Why V/Line

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 3,700 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 3,100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

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 are also proud to be endorsed by Work180 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 practising 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.