Internship Program – Work Experience for High School Students

V/Line Internship Program – Work Experience For High School Students

• Gain hands-on experience in the transport industry to help shape the future of rail services in Victoria.
• Join V/Line's dynamic team and enjoy a supportive environment focused on growth & professional development
• Unpaid internship; no financial compensation provided

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 a V/Line Intern, you will engage in a customised work experience placement across one or various teams. You'll demonstrate a willingness to learn and maintain a professional attitude while embodying V/Line's core values.

Key accountabilities include:

• Complete up to 5 days of work experience, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to team goals.
• Uphold V/Line's values of respect, leadership, responsiveness, human rights, integrity, and accountability.

About You
We are looking for enthusiastic students eager to learn and contribute to a team environment. A positive attitude and alignment with V/Line's values are essential.

To be eligible for this unpaid internship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled in a registered Victorian secondary school or flexible learning provider.
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and reside at a Victorian address.
• Open to Year 10, 11, and 12 students.
• At least 15 years old at the start of the program.
• Must provide a signed work experience arrangement form (DET) for insurance coverage prior to commencement of placement.
• Shortlisted applicants will undergo a V/Line internship interview process.
• Placement hours are capped at 5 business days, with preferred dates nominated in the application (not all preferences may be honoured).
• Preferred placement dates will be considered however not guaranteed.
• Due to the nature of our business, placements may be postponed or cancelled with short notice.

Who should complete this application?
This application is for you, the applicant. We expect you to complete the answers yourself, so we can understand your own perspectives and how you might engage with the work experience.

If you have a disability, or English is not your first language, or you need other support, you are welcome to use tools or get help - so you can best express yourself.

Our aim is to make the application process fair, clear and accessible for everyone.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous work experience in customer service or knowledge of the rail industry (desirable).
• Keen interest in a rail career.
• 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.
• Demonstrated alignment to V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

Why V/Line
By joining V/Line as an Intern, you will make a difference:

• 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 gain experience with a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You ' ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers mentors.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed toensuringa comfortable and accessible recruitment experience.If you needanyadjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stageof the process, please contactourTalent 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 ability.

We proudly acknowledgeFirst 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 safe-working standards.

Applications close: Friday 28
November 2025
Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by 12 December 2025 via email.

Our internship program is highly competitive, and we receive many more applications than available spots. If you are not selected, we want to emphasize that it is not a reflection of your worth or potential. We strongly encourage you to apply again next year if you remain eligible.