V/Line is a key player in Victoria's rail network, providing essential passenger and freight services, and contributing significantly to rail infrastructure across the state.

Our Systems Assurance team is integral to the Projects function delivering major capital improvements, supporting Victoria's Big Build, and ensuring a modern, connected regional service for all Victorians.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic Projects team. This role is crucial in implementing V/Line's Systems Safety Assurance framework, ensuring compliance with our Safety Management System (SMS) and Rail Safety accreditation throughout the project lifecycle.

As our Senior Systems Assurance Engineer , your key responsibilities will be to:

• Apply V/Line Systems Assurance methodology to allocated projects.
• Support and mentor Systems Assurance Engineers, advocating for the Systems Assurance Engineering process.
• Develop project-specific Systems Assurance Management Plans and Statements.
• Conduct Assurance Reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project assurance status at V/Line Change Control Board meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to represent V/Line's requirements.
• Provide expertise in system safety and systems assurance based on relevant rail safety standards (EN50126, EN50128, EN50129, IEC 62278, IEC 62279, IEC 62425), and engineering safety requirements specified in the Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of V/Line systems and processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Systems Assurance or Systems Safety.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or Functional Safety.
• Capable leadership and mentoring skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

The following credentials and experience will be highly regarded:

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (desirable).
• International Engineering Safety Management (i ESM) certification.
• Functional Safety Certification (Exida, TUV, or similar).
• Previous experience in rail infrastructure or rolling stock.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: Range $129,700 to $157,200 Total Remuneration Package.

Benefits: 4 weeks leave, 11.5% superannuation, and free myki for metro and regional travel.

Apply Now

Click through to our V/Line Careers page to apply. Submit your up-to-date resume and answer a few pre-screening questions; a cover letter is not required.

The recruitment process may include aptitude assessments and behavioural and/or technical interviews.

Pre-employment screening will require probity checks (including police checks, qualifications checks, and Australian entitlement to work check), and reference checks.

Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

About 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.

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 3,000 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.