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Helen Candir

Traralgon,VIC

Summary

Experienced Railway professional with 20 years in Victorian rail operations, currently serving as Regional Driver Supervisor for V/Line's Eastern region. Strong leadership skills, prioritizing staff welfare, compliance, safety, and regulations. Proven track record in delivering exceptional training and project outcomes, including CBTC upgrade, GLU upgrades, MTM level crossing removal projects, and design writer of Bairnsdale stabling training package 2024. Recognized as a role model for women at V/Line as the first female Driver Supervisor and recipient of the 2025 Australasian Railway Association - Women in Rail Scholarship. Embraces challenges with a calm, caring approach while remaining goal-focused.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Driver Supervisor

V/Line Pty Ltd
02.2021 - Current
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills during unexpected situations acting as on duty Supervisor for the entire V/Line network, handling incidents and delivering technical advice to train drivers and other stakeholders.
  • Supervision of 30 direct report train drivers, maintaining compliance with driver assurance schedules and medical requirements at all times
  • Participated in regular safety meetings with fellow staff members, sharing valuable insights for ongoing improvements.
  • Trained and assessed trainees and drivers for competence, ensuring they were well-prepared for success within the company.
  • Attended incident sites in emergency situations ensuring safety of staff and public while caring compassionately for our people and offering face to face support
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
  • Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular engagement sessions and motivational team activities
  • Investigated safe working incidents and provided coaching for performance improvement.
  • Acted as a willing volunteer for V/line programs such as Beacon foundation for youth, Mental health champion network, V/Line mentoring program as a mentor to share knowledge with junior staff.

Locomotive Driver

V/Line Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Safe preparation and management of V/Line Rolling Stock on route SCS-Bairnsdale
  • Reporting faults of operating equipment and environment as required to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Completed Certificate IV in Train Driving Sep 2018
  • Completed Initial OHS Training in 2020
  • Acted as elected Health and Safety Representative for Traralgon Train Drivers

Electric Train Driver

Metro Trains Melbourne
11.2009 - 02.2018
  • Safe preparation and management of electric trains
  • Assisting Customers with special needs
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing passenger safety above all else.

Electric Train Driver

Connex Melbourne
07.2005 - 11.2009
  • Completed Certificate 4 in Rail Operations and qualified across whole suburban network in 73 week training course in 2007

Education

Women's Leadership

Women Rising Program
ARA Women In Rail Scholarship
09-2025

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC
10-2024

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Australia
V/Line Training Hub
10-2024

Initial OHS Training -

HAZCON Trafalgar
Trafalgar, VIC
01.2020

Certificate IV - Train Driving

V/Line Corporation
Village Street
01.2018

Certificate IV - Rail Operations

Rail Training International (RTI)
South Dynon
01.2007

Applied Science - Psychology-Disability Studies

RMIT University
Bundoora
01.2005

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - undefined

Luther College
Croydon, VIC
01.2001

Skills

  • Empathetic leadership
  • Effective communicator in diverse teams
  • Results-oriented and reliable
  • Adaptable and positive attitude
  • Skilled negotiator and influencer
  • Knowledgeable and approachable
  • Demonstrated role-model, helpful and willing volunteer across many V/Line settings

Timeline

Regional Driver Supervisor

V/Line Pty Ltd
02.2021 - Current

Locomotive Driver

V/Line Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2021

Electric Train Driver

Metro Trains Melbourne
11.2009 - 02.2018

Electric Train Driver

Connex Melbourne
07.2005 - 11.2009

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - undefined

Luther College

Women's Leadership

Women Rising Program

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Chisholm Institute

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Australia

Initial OHS Training -

HAZCON Trafalgar

Certificate IV - Train Driving

V/Line Corporation

Certificate IV - Rail Operations

Rail Training International (RTI)

Applied Science - Psychology-Disability Studies

RMIT University

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