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Project Engineer – Operational Control Systems (OCS)
3 x 12-month fixed-term opportunities within the OCS team
Work across engineering, project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Flexible hybrid working with a collaborative, supportive team.
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
We have three 12-month fixed-term Project Engineer – Operational Control Systems (OCS) opportunities available within the Asset Management & Performance group. In this role, you'll support the delivery of OCS projects through project engineering, technical coordination, stakeholder engagement and engineering assurance activities that contribute to the safe and reliable operation of Victoria's rail network.
Working across project delivery, engineering and operational teams, you'll help coordinate contractors, vendors and stakeholders, support technical reviews and contribute to project outcomes that meet safety, quality and governance requirements.
Key accountabilities include:
Support the delivery of OCS projects from planning through to completion.
Understand the project lifecycle and the sequence of project activities.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of project commercial principles.
Prepare RFQs and support tender evaluation and project award activities.
Coordinate contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Develop engineering specifications, quality and assurance documentation.
Has strong OCS technical knowledge to identify design issues or anomalies.
Support engineering investigations, analysis and solution development.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, governance and assurance requirements.
Contribute to engineering change, approvals and project documentation.
Participate in the development of maintenance, construction and operational standards.
Provide accurate project reporting and project coordination support.
About you
You're a technically capable Project Engineer who enjoys working with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes. You bring strong project delivery skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to navigate complex, highly regulated environments while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar project delivery role.
Experience delivering infrastructure, rail, electrical, telecommunications or network projects.
Strong understanding of project delivery and engineering governance processes.
Understanding of assurance and change management requirements, including engineering reviews and approvals.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, plans, and technical correspondence, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
Technical knowledge of network infrastructure and rail systems.
Strong understanding of data networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security across multi-vendor environments.
Knowledge of OCS and CCM, or the capability to quickly develop this expertise.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach to work.
Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related discipline.
Desirable
Rail industry experience, particularly within OCS, signalling, telecommunications, Data networks and Cyber security disciplines.
Knowledge of Victorian rail operations.
CCNA.
White Card and/or rail safety accreditation.
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.
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 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 2023-2028. 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 safe working standards.
The selection process may include aptitude assessments, video screening, and a behavioural interview.
Applications close: 11.59 pm, Thursday 16th July 2026
