Description:
Site Surveillance Officer (704291)
452 Flinders Street & On-site
Permanent, Full-Time
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Are you able to travel away from home and work on-site for much of the week?
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Are you great with stakeholders and engaging with people in a dynamic projects/construction environment?
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Would you like a career role in rail and the opportunity to make great money?
As our Site Surveillance Officer for the Central region, you are V/Line’s on-the-ground representative.
Working closely with Project Engineers and the Project Manager, you ensure that the Structures and Station works are delivered to V/Line standards.
About the role
The success of your work as a Site Surveillance Officer lies in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be involved with matters of safety, site access, surveillance, reporting, compliance, and handovers.
Reporting responsibilities include:
- Monitoring works and reworks to make sure they are constructed in accordance with V/Line Standards & Specifications.
- Reporting identified issues in a timely manner and providing clear recommendations to ensure ongoing safe and effective performance.
- Maintaining a diary of observations and escalating to the Project Manager as required.
- Accepting, witnessing, and reviewing handback and handover documentation.
- Completing risk assessments and coordinating & ensuring site access is carried out in accordance with the relevant contract documentation and V/Line procedures.
- Auditing compliance with agreed site access requirements, working safely in the rail environment, and safe working practices.
- Liaising with V/Line Operations and Maintenance personnel.
- Managing and coordinating occupations required to complete the works.
- Reporting all safety, security, and environmental incidents as per V/Line procedures SAPR-3.
Safety responsibilities include:
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Ensuring site works are undertaken safely and in accordance with developed documentation on behalf of V/Line.
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Completing Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Incident & Hazard Reporting, ensuring all safety, security, and environmental incidents, close calls, and hazards are reported, providing clear recommendations to ensure ongoing safe and effective performance.
On-Site Requirements
It is essential to know this role is based ‘on site’ and requires the ability to work in a complex occupation regime with works occurring 24 hours a day.
There are requirements for travel, and you must have a current, valid Victorian Driver Licence.
A Tool-of-Trade vehicle will be provided, with reimbursements for all travel-related meals and accommodation.
This role has provisions for Out-of-Hours Work, Shiftwork, and Overtime.
About you
We value you for your reliability and ability to work and grow as part of our busy projects team. You are capable and decisive, with a collaborative approach to work.
Essential requirements:
- Substantial demonstrated professional experience in site surveillance or as a site supervisor, ideally in a rail environment in Track, Civil, Structures, or OCS assets.
- You are required to hold a valid Track Safety Awareness credential, specifically the TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor (SARC).
- Familiarity with the Rail Safety Act 2006 (Vic), and a sound understanding of rail standards and operating procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management.
You are aligned to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
What we offer
Salary range for this permanent, ongoing role is from $102,055 Total Remuneration Package (Base salary $91,529; Superannuation $10,256).
There are provisions for Out-of-Hours Work, Shiftwork, and Overtime.
Benefits include 4 weeks’ annual leave and free myki for metro & regional travel.
Essential information
This is a Medical Category 3 role.
The selection process may include assessments, a behavioural event interview, probity (police check), reference checks, and a medical.
You must have a current, valid Victorian Driver Licence. A Tool-of-Trade vehicle will be provided, with reimbursements for all travel-related meals & accommodation.
You must have an Employee Working with Children (WWC) check (or the ability to obtain a WWC check prior to commencing employment).
Apply now
Click through to our V/Line Careers page to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm on Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Why V/Line
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 3,700 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 3,100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
In addition to free myki travel, we offer:
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Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
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Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
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Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
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Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
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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 *************@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 Safeworking standards.