Site Surveillance Officer (704354)

• Are you able to travel away from home and work on-site for much of the week?
• Great with stakeholders and engaging with people in a dynamic projects/construction environment?
• Want job security, a career role, and the opportunity to make great money?

As Site Surveillance Officer, you are V/line’s on-the-ground representative on the Inland Rail project.

Working closely with Project Engineers—and the Project Manager—you ensure that the Structures and Station works are delivered to V/Line standards.

About the role

The success of your work as a Site Surveillance Officer is in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you are involved with matters of safety, site access, surveillance, reporting, compliance, and handovers.

Reporting responsibilities include:

• Monitoring works and reworks to make sure they are constructed in accordance with V/Line Standards & Specifications
• Reporting identified issues in a timely manner
• Maintaining a diary of observations
• Accepting, witnessing, and reviewing handback and handover documentation

Safety responsibilities include:

• Ensuring site works are undertaken safely and in accordance with developed documentation on behalf of V/Line
• Completing Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Incident & Hazard Reporting, making sure to report all safety, security, and environmental incidents, close calls, and hazards; providing clear recommendations to ensure ongoing safe and effective performance.

It is essential to know this role is based ‘on site’.

About you

We value you for your reliability and ability to work & grow as part of our busy projects team. You are capable and decisive, with a collaborative approach to work.

You have proven stakeholder management skills, with several years’ experience in site surveillance or as a site supervisor.

You have extensive experience in building or construction, ideally in a rail environment.

Qualifications are not required for this role, but you might hold a Certificate or Diploma in Building & Construction, Leadership, or Management.

Track Safety Awareness certification, familiarity with the Rail Safety Act 2006 (Vic), and sound understanding of rail standards and operating procedures are desirable, but not essential.

If you are well-suited to the job but your knowledge & experience is outside the rail environment, training and support will be provided.

You are aligned to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

What we offer

• Career opportunities

• Commitment to culture

• Personal development

• Inclusive environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Workplace flexibility

• Free myki travel

• Contribute to connecting Victorians

The salary range for this permanent, ongoing role is up to $109,700 (including superannuation).

Benefits include 4 weeks’ annual leave and free myki for metro & regional travel.

Essential information

This is a Medical Category 3 role.

The selection process may include assessments. a behavioural event interview, probity (police check), reference checks, and a medical.

You must have a current, valid Victorian Driver Licence. A tool of trade vehicle will be provided, with reimbursements for all travel-related meals & accommodation.

You must have an Employee Working with Children (WWC) check (or the ability to obtain a WWC check prior to commencing employment).

Apply now

To obtain a detailed Position Description, please contact dee.morris@vline.com.au

Click ‘Apply’ to go to our Careers page and submit your application.

Please include an up-to-date resume along with a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the best person for this great opportunity.

Applications close: 11:59pm on Tuesday, 29 August 2023

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.