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Senior Signal Maintenance Technician
Latrobe / Warragul – Day Shift - 5/2
Permanent - Full Time
Free MYKI - Enjoy free travel across the network!
$74-76.17 hourly rate + Super
Job security and development opportunities within the organisation
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
Reporting to the Signal Supervisor, the Senior Signal Maintenance Technician will provide leadership and guidance to members of the team and drawing on prior experience obtained through the industry. As a senior member of the team, you will also provide relevant training and support to Signal Maintenance Technicians and Trainee Signal Maintenance Technicians.
About you
We're looking for an experienced Signal Maintenance Technician who's passionate about safety, reliability and developing others. You'll bring extensive signalling experience, strong technical capability and a proactive approach to problem solving, along with the ability to lead by example and support the growth of less experienced team members.
If you enjoy tackling technical challenges, mentoring others and playing a key role in keeping Victoria moving, this is your opportunity to join a team where your expertise is valued and your career can continue to grow.
Your day will involve:
- Leading and delivering planned maintenance activities on signalling and communications equipment, ensuring all work is completed in line with maintenance schedules and technical maintenance plans.
- Diagnosing, investigating and rectifying signalling faults, including leading root cause analysis, completing failure reports and coordinating with stakeholders to restore network performance.
- Installing, testing and commissioning signalling infrastructure, ensuring assets are delivered and maintained to the highest safety and quality standards.
- Supporting maintenance planning and continuous improvement, including assisting with corrective maintenance plans, scoping works, costing activities and providing technical advice to the Signal Supervisor.
- Championing safety and compliance, participating in safety briefings, conducting quality checks, adhering to industry procedures and ensuring all maintenance records are accurately captured in maintenance management systems.
Key accountabilities include:
Assist with the maintenance and installation of work on signalling and communications equipment.
Assist with the allocated routine maintenance tasks to accord with the technical maintenance plan and servicing schedules and enter task-completing reports to the maintenance management system.
Assist with the use of service schedules and maintenance instructions to guide reactive and preventative activities.
- Mentoring and developing team members, including providing on-the-job training, conducting competency assessments and supporting the growth of Signal Maintenance Technicians and Trainees.
- While this is not a regular requirement, on occasions you may be required to work late or night shifts, depending on operational needs.
To be considered for entry into the selection process for this role, applicants must meet the following 'key selection criteria' which forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:
- Current Driver's License.
- A Certificate III – Electrotechnology.
- Certificate IV in Rail Signalling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Meet V/Line’s Rail Industry Worker safety benchmarks.
- Minimum five years' experience as a Signal Technician with proven expertise in installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of railway signalling systems.
- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
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.
Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023 and paid as an IMW (SIG & ELEC) 3.3 to 3.4.
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 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.
Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Applications close: Monday 14th of September 2026
