Signaller - Seymour

Signaller  

• Seymour
• Permanent Full Time

Reporting to ROE Team Lead – North East - Seymour, could you be our next Signaller?

About the role
As a V/Line Signaller, you will coordinate and manage train movements within a designated control area by operating signalling systems and following all relevant rail safety rules and operating procedures.
You will help deliver safe, reliable, and efficient train services for V/Line passengers and third-party rail operators. Depending on location, the role may also include customer service duties such as ticket sales, ticket stock management, and daily banking activities.

A key focus of the role is maintaining a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors through effective risk identification and management. You may also be required to undertake other duties aligned with your skills, capabilities, and classification.

Key accountabilities include:
•    Safely manage train movements within the control area by operating signalling systems, points and signals in accordance with rail safety rules and procedures. 
•    Coordinate with Train Control, neighbouring networks, maintenance teams and workgroups to ensure safe and efficient rail operations. 
•    Monitor and report signalling faults, manage track access protections, and maintain operational records. 
•    Ensure the security, cleanliness and operational readiness of signalling and station facilities. 
•    Deliver excellent customer service by providing timely travel information, supporting service disruptions, and helping resolve customer enquiries. 
•    Promote a strong safety culture by identifying risks, reporting incidents, and maintaining a safe environment for employees, customers and the community. 
•    Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, embracing continuous improvement and V/Line's values and behaviours. 
•    Maintain compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and integrity standards.

Location & Travel Considerations
Given the critical, hands-on nature of the work, this is an onsite-only position based at Seymour. With the potential to be trained to work at Kilmore East and Wallan. Due to fatigue management considerations, candidates must reside within 80 kms radius of Seymour.

Roster
This position requires ongoing availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays morning, afternoon + evening shifts across a 38-hr week

About you
This position will suit a detail-oriented operator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have the opportunity to thrive in time-sensitive environments and make quick, accurate decisions under pressure. You need to bring excellent communication and reasoning skills to every task while learning on the job safe working requirements.

Desired Qualifications OR on the job training provided:
If not qualified in the following, on the job training will be provided to achieve competency in required safe working systems 
•    Automatic Block Signalling 
•    Section 37 Block Signalling for Double Lines 
•    Train order system 
•    Section 34 Operating procedures (specific locations)

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. Applicants are required to include a one-page summary with their application outlining how they meet each of the key selection criteria.

•    Valid Victorian Drivers License
•    Located within 80 Kms of Seymour
•    Able to travel as required

This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administration Employees Agreement 2023 SIGNALLER, $46.3500 p/h + 5 weeks Annual Leave + 20% loading.

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 1 check.

It is expected that all employees complete at least 12 months of continuous service in their current position before making an application for an alternate role. Employees who are in their probationary period at the time of application are ineligible to apply.

Initial enquiries can be made to Natalie Stokan on 0461557335. 
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 were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.
We are committed to providing a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage, please contact the Talent Acquisition Business Partner mentioned above, or email TalentSupport@vline.com.au for confidential support.

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.  

To apply for this or other vacancies, please submit an up-to-date resume, and include a one-page summary outlining how you meet each of the key selection criteria, via the careers website at Internal Opportunities

It is recommended that you speak to your current manager about this and other potential roles prior to applying to ensure your next role is in line with your development goals.

Applications close: 6th November2026
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