AddressSystems Assurance Engineer
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 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 2,700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the team
As the Systems Assurance Engineer, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Change and Integration group.
Our Systems Assurance team approaches their work wholistically, engaging across all projects within the organisation to ensure activities conducted throughout the project lifecycle are carried out in accordance with V/Line’s Safety Management System.
We are seeking a capable professional who can handle complex, multi-disciplinary projects with a strategic mindset.
About the role
Working in the Projects function, the purpose of this role is to:
- Support implementing the Systems Assurance framework to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance to the Safety Management System (SMS), an obligation under Rail Safety National Law (RSNL), throughout the project lifecycle.
- Applying the Systems Assurance methodology based on Best Practice and integration to assurance frameworks for allocated projects.
Key outcomes of the role will be to:
- Develop project-specific Systems Assurance Management plans and statements.
- Conduct Assurance Reviews throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance to systems and plans.
- Present project assurance status at the Change Control Board.
- Co-ordinate and engage stakeholders to ensure V/Line is well represented at various forums.
- Provide system safety and Systems Assurance expertise to projects based on standards & requirements including RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety), Railway Control and Protection systems, safety-related electronic systems for signalling, and engineering safety requirements specified in the Safety Management System.
- Support in the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
About you
It is essential that you hold a degree qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
It is important that you have understanding and knowledge of Systems Engineering, Systems Assurance, or Systems Safety. Experience in rail infrastructure or rollingstock will be highly regarded.
Ideally, you have a couple of years (or more) professional experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Functional Safety, or RAMS.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
Importantly, you demonstrate alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
The following would be well regarded:
- Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria.
- Training in International Engineering Safety Management (iESM), or a keen interest in iESM and the willingness to obtain.
- Certifications in Functional Safety (Exida, TUV or similar).
What we offer
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.
Benefits for this permanent, full-time role include 4 weeks annual leave, 11% superannuation, and free myki for metro & regional travel.
To obtain a Position Description and arrange a confidential discussion about salary and how this opportunity will advance your career, please contact Dee Morris, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Projects at
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, qualifications checks, 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.
Applications close: Monday, 8 April 2024 at 5pm
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.
