Civil Maintenance Supervisor

• Great Opportunity to lead and manage a team.
• Permanent, Full Time
• Varied Role, office, and field base

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 Civil Supervisor you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Development and Asset Maintenance Group.

Reporting to Network Structures, Facilities and Vegetation Manager, could you be our next Civil Maintenance Supervisor? An exciting role that is both office and field based, giving you experience with many different structures, projects both in complex nature as well as under development and constructed that will require end to end involvement from a safety, design, completion seeking input and making a difference from an Asset Management maintenance of the asset giving you a diverse range of day to day activities.

Key Accountabilities include:

• This role will see you maintaining railways bridges, culvert and other structures and associated assets in a safe and reliable condition to meet the operating requirements.
• You will be required to be accountable for the effective and efficient delivery of civil maintenance services to the specified standards, safety, quality, and cost.
• There may be times where you will need to work away from home on occasion or support the day/afternoon or night shifts throughout various locations around Victoria.
• You will promote employee engagement through open and up front communication providing and continuing a supportive inclusive culture encouraging growth and development of the team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will understand civil construction, the different range of structures, contracts, bridges, culverts, woodwork, ability to understand defects to engineering standards, be competent with technology and work order software and wants to continue to learn, grow and develop. Ideally you will have excellent leadership skills with building repour, be empathetic and keep your team engaged.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
• To be considered for this role it is essential to have a minimum of 5 years demonstratable industry experience.
• Qualified as a Foreman Artisan under the Public Transport Corporation framework or appropriate AQF qualifications in Civil Construction and / or Maintenance, and in front Line Supervision of Crews
• Vic Roads Level 2 Bridge Assessment qualification (or Rail Industry equivalent.
• Both Certificate 2 and 3 in rail structures
• Experience in leading and managing a team.
• Valid Victorian Drivers Licence
• The ability to communicate with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to manage your time and prioritise tasks and deliver projects within the allocated time and in budget.

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.

How to Apply

Please use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application, including a current resume.

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

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

An attractive salary package is available with opportunities for further growth and development. For a copy of the position description and confidential discussion please email michelle.waters@vline.com.au

V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.