Design Review Team - Signalling

452 Flinders Street

x2 Permanent, Full-time Roles



Two newly created roles:

• Principal Design Reviewer - Signalling

• Senior Engineer - Signalling

We are seeking two established and capable professionals to form our Signalling team within our newly created Design Review division:

• Principal Design Reviewer - Signalling (Projects)

• Provides project assurance through feedback to delivery teams based on the review of designs against the V/Line Safety Management System (SMS) and operational concepts.
• Ensures that changes made to the V/Line network are safe, reliable, and accessible to all users.

• Senior Engineer - Signalling (Projects)

• Performs similar duties to the Principal role but with the additional requirement of being a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) in electrical engineering.

• Focuses on ensuring the safety, reliability, and accessibility of the V/Line network.

About the Roles

We are seeking a Principal Design Reviewer and a Senior Engineer to form our Signalling team within the Projects function.

These roles will coordinate and oversee design review activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with V/Line standards and operational concepts.



Key responsibilities include:

• 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 signalling 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.
• Contribute to Corridor Wide Review Group activities.
• Attend railway sites as required.
• Contribute to V/Line delivered projects through design and checking where opportunities arise.

About You

You are a capable rail professional with considerable signalling experience. You have strong negotiation skills and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. You can draw on previous examples where you have achieved tasks related to quality, function, timeframes, and cost.

• Qualifications & Professional Credentials

• For the Senior Engineer role: Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) in electrical engineering.
• For the Principal Design Reviewer role: Tertiary qualifications or experience and training equivalent to a Bachelor level education.

• Essential requirements

• Demonstrated significant experience in engineering, construction management, and solutions in complex rail infrastructure projects or large construction projects.
• V/Line design competencies in signalling at unsupervised practitioner level or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of one or more of the following - Signalling Principles, Wayside Equipment, Interlocking Systems, CBI Data, Control System and Communication.
• Sound organisational skills with demonstrated ability to work within tight and often conflicting timeframes.
• Sound knowledge of V/Line and Victorian railway operations, along with demonstrated experience in design & delivering railway projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a broad range of matters affecting project planning, design, construction, cost, and quality control.
• Ability to travel for work-including overnight stays-from time to time.

• Desirable

• People management capabilities.
• 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.



Benefits

Benefits for these permanent roles include 4 weeks' annual leave, 11.5% 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.

During the application process, you will be asked to nominate which role you would like to be considered for: Principal Design Reviewer or Senior Engineer.



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 & accreditation check (as applicable), and reference checks).

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



UPDATE! Advertising has been extended. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday, 28 April 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 TalentSupport@vline.com.au or 1800 800 007 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.

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.