Night Shift Signal Maintenance Technician (SMT)
Location: Ballarat
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reports to: Signal Supervisor
Salary: $61.86 per hour + superannuation
Working rights: You must have Australian entitlement to work. A check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.
Being an SMT with V/Line brings:
* A stable and rewarding career: Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression and professional development.
* Excellent pay and benefits: Competitive hourly rate of $61.86 plus superannuation, supportive roster, and a free Myki pass for metropolitan and regional travel.
* Work with purpose: Help connect Victorians safely and reliably across the state.
What we do
V/Line connects Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. With over 3,700 weekly services, millions rely on us to reach jobs, education, family, and friends. Our team of 3,100+ people is growing to meet the challenge of delivering more services, trains, and major projects.
About The Role
Reporting to the Signal Supervisor, you will provide reactive and preventative maintenance of signalling equipment and systems.
This position is a 7 on 7 off, night shift roster.
Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
* 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.
A little about you
Our ideal candidate for the Signal Maintenance Technician role is a skilled professional adept at maintaining and installing signalling equipment, performing routine and reactive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulations. Flexibility to travel and work overtime as needed is essential.
In addition to this you will have:
* A Certificate III – Electrotechnology.
* Certificate IV in Rail Signalling
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Meet V/Line’s Rail Industry Worker safety benchmarks.
* Current full Driver's License.
* Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
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.
Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2023.
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 safe working standards.