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Senior Completions Engineer
- Lead project completions on Victoria’s major rail infrastructure programs.
- Shape successful project outcomes from delivery through handover.
- 2 Year, Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time
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
The Projects Group is responsible for developing, delivering and assuring project-related changes and improvements across the regional rail network.
The Group coordinates, integrates and delivers major projects and network change in a safe, collaborative and innovative manner, enabling V/Line to shape the improvement and modernisation of V/Line’s regional transport service.
The Senior Completions Engineer will support Projects by conducting Completions activities associated with project quality, verification, validation, completion, and handover of the works, and acting as a key point of contact for all Completions obligations.
As well as performing duties specified in this position description an employee may be required to undertake other duties or functions consistent with their classification, capabilities, and skills.
This role requires occasional travel to sites throughout regional Victoria. It’s a great way to get out to the regions and see our beautiful State!"
Position Accountabilities:
Review or develop as required, the lot structure, template and populated completion reports, construction packs, quality lots, inspection and testing plans, quality forms and checklists
Lead the development of project requirements associated with project quality, verification, validation, completion, and as-built documentation of works
Represent V/Line in client and contractor completion meetings, audits, site inspections and reviews
Liaise with the contractors for verification and review of their quality and completion documents
Review or develop as required, project completions and handover plans including for verification and validation of works
Provide training and development of personnel in completions and handover management
Attend completion site inspections and maintain omissions and defects list
Communicate project completions status, identify risks to asset handover and support resolution
Support the development of asset registers for network changes
Progressive review of completions artefacts including liaising with various stakeholders in Projects, Assets & Maintenance and Operations Groups to facilitate endorsement of artefacts
Review Practical Completions report, facilitate Asset Handover and Final Completions
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.
About you
Reporting to the Manager – Project Quality and Completions, the Senior Completions Engineer takes a lead role in ensuring various projects follow V/Line completions and handover processes, delivered on time and to V/Line’s requirements.
Selection Criteria:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Mechanical or Electrical) – Essential
- Significant experience in completions and/or project management within the Rail industry (5-10 years) - Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management / Quality (desirable)
- Chartered Professional Engineer or Institute of Engineers Australia status (desirable)
- Highly proficient in railway technology support or maintenance within an accredited RTO
- Proficient in risk management – Essential
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role working on large construction projects
- Valid Driver’s Licence – Essential
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and plan work.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance to V/Line requirements. - Essential
- Ability to encouraging process owners to change/adopt practices that are more closely aligned with best practice quality, risk, compliance principles and achieving positive cultural change.
- Ability to meet the demands and timelines of multiple projects whilst ensuring project schedules are met – Essential
- Ability to maintain effective engagement with the project and business throughout the project lifecycle in an environment where there are high levels of activity
- Ability to mentor and train junior engineers and project teams in completions activities, and be a champion for the Quality & Completions activities within V/Line
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
[email protected] 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 were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.
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. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer.
Applications close: Thursday 23rd July 2026
