Trainee Progress and Assessment Coordinator Full Time NEW

• Help keep our trainee drivers on track and ready for qualification
• Dockland’s location
• Full Time, Permanent

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.

About The Role

The Trainee Progress and Assessment Coordinator is a key role in supporting the journey of our trainee drivers, from onboarding through to qualification.

In this role, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly by tracking trainee progress, checking readiness for assessments, and coordinating schedules so the training pipeline stays on track. You’ll be at the centre of it all, connecting trainees, Driver Training and Compliance Officers (DTCO’s), and Training Coordinators to ensure everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.

You’ll also support the Driver Training team with administrative tasks, helping improve how we monitor, report on, and support trainee progress, while ensuring everything meets safety and regulatory requirements.

This role is based out of our Village Street, Docklands office.

Key accountabilities include:

• Oversee trainee progress from onboarding through to assessment, ensuring they stay on track and are ready at each stage
• Coordinate assessments, training schedules and resources to keep the program running smoothly and efficiently
• Work closely with trainees, DTCO’s and Training Coordinators to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Monitor risks, identify bottlenecks and support continuous improvement across the training program
• Support the planning and scheduling of training activities
• Coordinate with stakeholders to minimise operational disruption while meeting training needs
• Provide administrative support including reporting, meeting coordination and documentation
• Track and report on trainee progress and support the ongoing management of training plans
• Assist with broader team priorities and balance competing demands across training and operations

About You

We are after someone who is proactive and organised and ideally has worked in a similar role and industry with trainers, frontline and operational staff.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience working in a similar role and blue-collar environment
• Experience in training coordination or competency-based training environments ideally within transport or other safety critical industries
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Skills in extracting, analysing and presenting data
• Skilled in scheduling/rostering
• Effective communication skills

Experience using HASTUS and qualifications in Rail Operations or Training & Assessment is highly desirable.

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 TalentSupport@vline.com.au 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 position will be paid in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administration Employees Agreement 2023.

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 4 check.

Applications close: Thursday 2 nd July 2026