AddressInfrastructure Quality Officer
· An exciting role working on infrastructure projects that shape our communities!
· Contribute to maintaining high-quality infrastructure in Rail.
· Free myki travel within metro and regional Victoria.
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.
About the role
As V/Line’s Infrastructure Quality Officer, you play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality compliance and assurance in the delivery of Annual Works Plan (AWP) work packages. Your expertise ensures that infrastructure projects meet technical specifications, quality, safety and environmental requirements, and performance benchmarks.
Key accountabilities include:
· Mentor and Guide: provide guidance to management, supervisors, and staff to enhance maintenance processes with a focus on safety, quality and risk.
· Quality Assurance: Suspend maintenance works and reject products or services when quality, risk, or compliance issues arise.
· Compliance: Support the application of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and other assurance processes with the quality management plan.
· Quality Culture: Cultivate a quality culture across all maintenance levels, ensuring accurate asset information and effective data analysis.
· Inspections: Conduct inspections for Major Periodic Maintenance (MPM) works, emphasising critical tasks and risk controls.
· Expert Assessment: Thoroughly assess the quality and safety compliance of ongoing and completed works.
· Collaboration: Engage process owners to identify and address deficiencies, emphasising root cause elimination.
· External Audits: Participate in third party and external audits.
· Supplier Management: Review supplied products/services and ensure compliance, along with engaging suppliers for any identified issues to drive a prompt and effective resolution.
· Practical Support: Coordinate activities, maintain safety, quality and environmental standards, and support delivery processes.
About you
We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Quality Officer who combines technical knowledge, stakeholder management abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards in rail infrastructure projects.
You have demonstrated involvement in project management and are passionate about driving quality and excellence in infrastructure projects. This role is critical in ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance across the rail network.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders including suppliers/contractors.
· Experience with Quality Management concepts, methods, and tools.
· General understanding of project management phases.
· Strong ability to work autonomously and manage tasks efficiently without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
· A safety-first mindset and prioritising the well-being of all stakeholders, ensuring that every project aligns with safety, quality and compliance protocols.
· Proficiency in understanding of the Rail Safety Act 2006 (VIC), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
· Sound familiarity with rail industry standards and operational procedures.
· A valid current driver’s license.
· Experience in supervising rail-related activities, including maintenance, renewals, contractor management, and compliance for medium to large-scale projects.
· Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Qualifications
· Rail Industry Workers Card (RIWC), with one or a combination of:
- Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure.
- Tertiary qualifications in a quality, compliance or an engineering discipline.
- Trade qualified in construction infrastructure.
Desirable
· Current V/Line Track Force Protection Coordinator, or willing to obtain one.
A full position description will be made available to interviewees.
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.
How to Apply
Please use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application, including a current resume.
The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
For initial queries, please contact Peejay Mijares, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at **************@vline.com.au (please note, applications will only be accepted via the “Apply” link)
The salary range for this role starts at $110,000 inclusive of superannuation. We are open to discussing salary expectations in accordance with the necessary skills, experience and overall fit for the role.
Applications will close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, 2nd June 2024
Current employees are expected to remain in their role for a minimum of 12 months before applying to new positions within V/Line.
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.
