AddressHead of Network Structures, Facility & Vegetation
- Attractive salary commencing at $160,000 inclusive of superannuation.
- Opportunities to further enhance your career with learning and career progression.
- Ongoing Full Time Permanent Position offering Hybrid working.
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 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
As the Head of Network Structures, Facility & Vegetation you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Development Asset and Maintenance (NDAM) Group.
Reporting into the Director of Infrastructure this role is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the facilities, structures, and vegetation maintenance staff to deliver a safe rail network. The role will manage three disciplines including Civil and Structures, Facilities, Fire and Fuels and Vegetation.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Strategic Direction
- You’ll provide input into strategic direction of the Structures, facilities and Vegetation disciplines. This involves aligning group initiatives with function and division group plans.
- Leadership
- As a leader, you’ll guide a team responsible for facilities, structures and vegetation management.
- Your role is crucial in ensuring efficient train services and successful delivery of planned works.
- Risk Mitigation
- Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact train services is essential. This ensures smooth operations and safety.
- People Management
- You’ll lead a diverse group of individuals, fostering an engaged and high performing workforce.
- Collaboration among the discipline is key to achieving this.
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders (including Track and Signals Maintenance teams, local government, and community organisations) is vital.
- Budget Management
- Managing budgets efficiently ensures alignment with organisational goals and financial targets.
About you
- You can be either an emerging leader or an experienced one.
- Your focus on safety, ambition and constructive collaboration across diverse and inclusive teams will contribute to a positive and safety-oriented culture.
- This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe rail network for Victorians.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
- Experience in leading multi disciplined teams.
- Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and advocating a strong safety culture
- People Management focusing on engagement and supporting continued growth and development.
- Engineering or Business discipline desirable but not mandatory.
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.
How to Apply
Please use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application, including a current resume.
The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
V/Line is committed to fostering a dynamic and flexible work environment, offering hybrid work models that cater to your need for balance. We are dedicated to providing continuous learning opportunities that will significantly enhance your professional journey. Join us and become part of a welcoming community, characterised by its inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the improvements we strive for in the Victorian regional rail network. For more information or to request a copy of the position description, please email ***************@vline.com.au
Current employees are expected to remain in their role for a minimum of 12 months before applying to new positions within V/Line.
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.
