Senior Asset Integration Engineer

Senior Asset Integration Engineer

452 Flinders Street

Permanent Full Time

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 3700 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 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.  

Lead the asset integration of Victoria’s next generation of rail infrastructure. Shape how major projects transition safely into operations. Influence long-term network performance.

As a Senior Asset Integration Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of projects, engineering, maintenance and operations, ensuring new and upgraded rail assets are delivered maintenance-ready, compliant and fit for long-term service.

You’ll play an important role across state and third-party infrastructure projects, helping “switch on” major programs such as Big Build initiatives and the Sunshine Superhub Development, while strengthening asset integration governance, risk management and change control across the network. This is a high-impact role for an experienced rail professional who wants to lead through influence, shape system outcomes, and leave a lasting legacy on Victoria’s rail network.

About the role  

Reporting to the Manager – Asset Integration, this senior engineering role acts as V/Line’s primary Infrastructure Maintenance Interface for infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with project teams, Asset Management, regional maintenance leaders and engineering interfaces to embed maintenance and asset assurance requirements across the full project lifecycle.

You’ll provide technical leadership across Asset Integration disciplines including Track, Civil & Structures, Facilities, Signalling and OCS, with the opportunity to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team as the function and program matures.

You will also contribute to the ongoing development of asset integration frameworks, governance practice and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting V/Line’s broader transformation initiatives.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:  

• Opportunity to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Asset Integration Specialists
• Embed maintenance and asset integration requirements into all state and third-party projects
• Provide assurance that assets are safely, compliantly and efficiently transitioned into revenue service
• Provide guidance on complex and cross-discipline asset integration and non-technical maintenance queries
• Support the continuous improvement of asset integration practices, processes and procedures
• Participate in and support risk assessments, Safety in Design workshops and work readiness activities
• Coordinate and collaborate with engineering and maintenance SME input across Asset Management to ensure project lifecycle requirements are met and integrated
• Oversee residual risk handover and support asset risk owners through acceptance processes
• Drive a strong quality, safety and continuous improvement culture
• Engage broadly across V/Line and external stakeholders to ensure project interface alignment and compliance

About you

You’re a highly experienced rail engineer with strong leadership capability and a deep understanding of asset integration, maintenance and project delivery in a complex infrastructure environment. You’re comfortable influencing stakeholders, navigating risk-based organisations and driving improvement across systems and processes.

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:

• Degree-qualified engineer (recognised by Engineers Australia)
• Strong rail systems experience, with signalling and track expertise highly regarded
• Extensive experience (10–15+ years) in rail maintenance engineering, construction, commissioning & handover or similar
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience
• Strong background in asset assurance, project management and infrastructure delivery
• Proven experience working across multidisciplinary and risk-based organisations

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 ************************** or  ************ 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 proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.   

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.