Electrical Maintenance Technician
West Melbourne Maintenance Depot
Permanent 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 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
You will be required to execute electrical and technical system maintenance, support current systems, maintain installed equipment configuration, ensure quality of work, undertake electrical isolations, and manage contracted work.
Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
* Perform maintenance and installation of work on Electrical and High Voltage equipment either individually or in a team environment under limited direction of supervisors.
* Perform allocated routine maintenance tasks in accord with the technical maintenance plan and servicing schedules and enter task completion reports to the maintenance management system.
* Investigate and prepare a report on any incident associated with the performance of Electrical and High Voltage equipment and systems.
* Exercise individual judgement in deciding how specific tasks is performed and resolve problems considering regulations, departmental policy and practices encountered in day-to-day duties.
* Maintain Genset equipment in accordance with Technical Maintenance Plans
About you
You're a qualified electrician with strong high‑voltage experience and a commitment to safe, reliable maintenance work. You're keen to bring your technical skills into the rail industry and contribute to a safety‑critical network. You work well in a team, communicate clearly, and take pride in keeping essential infrastructure running smoothly.
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:
* Cert III in Electrotechnology or an A Grade Licence
* High Voltage exposure/ experience
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills
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.
Benefits include 4-weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading.
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) $ per hour plus super.
We're 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 or 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 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.