Expression of Interest- Trainee Signal Maintenance Technicians

Express your interest and join our Talent Community for Trainee Signal Maintenance Technicians- our Talent Team will review CV’s periodically when roles become available. Permanent, Full Time Positions Locations include, Warragul, West Melbourne, Sunshine, Geelong, Kilmore, Bendigo, Mildura, and Ballarat $ p/h plus super plus overtime & shift penalties Learn and receive mentorship by passionate professionals 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 a Trainee Signal Maintenance Technician, you will help keep Victoria’s transport network safe and reliable. You will work under supervision to perform maintenance and installation tasks with precision and care. As a trainee you will work Monday to Friday on a day shift. Once you are a qualified tech the roster pattern is a 7/7 rotating blocks. This includes earlies, lates and a night shift block. During your traineeship you will be required to attend our training department in Wendouree for a full week every 4 weeks. When you are not at the training department you will be based at a depot working alongside qualified techs. They will take you out to complete routine maintenance, major faults but also act as a mentor to you for any assistance you need. The traineeship takes roughly 18 months to complete. During this time you will be on a trainee rate of $ per hour. Key responsibilities: Assist with maintaining and installing signalling equipment Complete scheduled maintenance tasks from the technical plan Complete reports into our maintenance system Attend and rectify equipment faults at multiple locations Use service schedules to guide maintenance activities About you You're a qualified electrician with a solid foundation in industrial systems, and you're ready to take your skills trackside. Whether you've worked in manufacturing, heavy industry, or infrastructure, you understand the importance of precision, safety, and keeping operations running smoothly. To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following key selection criteria within their application, as this forms part of our merit-based recruitment process: ·         A Certificate III – Electrotechnology. ·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  ·         Meet V/Line’s Rail Industry Worker safety benchmarks. ·         Current full Driver's Licence. ·         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 are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row. V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy *********. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.   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 Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.