Project Engineer - AWP Delivery

Project Engineer – AWP Delivery

·         Help deliver safer, more reliable rail services for Victorian communities.

·         Benefit from hybrid flexibility, supportive leaders and professional growth opportunities.

·         Enjoy free Myki travel while delivering essential transport infrastructure projects.

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, millions of Victorians rely on us each year. You could be one of our 3,100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As a Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering projects within V/Line's Annual Works Plan (AWP), supporting the safe, efficient and successful delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with contractors, stakeholders and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance and performance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with hands-on project delivery, contributing to critical rail infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across Victoria.

Key accountabilities include :

·         Managing contract execution, procurement activities and contractor engagement.

·         Supporting operational and safety readiness across project delivery.

·         Overseeing quality assurance, inspections and engineering compliance.

·         Coordinating project scope, planning activities and stakeholder interfaces.

·         Monitoring project schedules, reporting outcomes and managing project risks.

·         Preparing project documentation, including RFQs, site plans and close-out reports.

This role includes regional travel and periods of living away from home during project occupations and key delivery stages. Applicants must be comfortable travelling across the V/Line network and working on-site to support project delivery.

About you

We're seeking a proactive and motivated Project Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions to complex challenges. You'll be passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes, committed to safety and driven to make a meaningful contribution to Victoria's transport network.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Track or a related Engineering discipline.

·         Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure or engineering projects, with rail experience highly regarded.

·         A White Card and valid driver's licence.

·         The ability and willingness to travel and live away from home during project delivery stages.

·         Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills.

·         A proactive approach, taking initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems and drive outcomes.

·         A genuine commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

·         Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer.

This role offers a starting salary from $134,300 inclusive of superannuation, with the potential for a higher package based on skills, experience and overall suitability. You'll also enjoy Myki travel benefits, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an organisation that actively supports internal growth and development.

The selection process may include pre-screening and safety assessments, a behavioural interview and a Category 3 Rail Medical.

Applications close: 11.59 pm Sunday, 29 November 2026