AddressV/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 Technical Operations, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Network Development, Asset and Maintenance group (NDAM) reporting to the Director of Infrastructure.
You will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, leveraging technology advancements, and driving operational efficiencies to enhance the overall effectiveness of our rail operations.
Key Accountabilities include:
- You will provide leadership and guidance to a team of Technical professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation in Technical Operations.
- Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives for maintenance engineering across all disciplines to optimise the performance, reliability, and availability of rail assets.
- Lead and oversee fault centre management activities, ensuring efficient and timely resolution of Technical faults to minimise service disruptions and maintain high levels of operational performance including incident management.
- Manage technical systems and infrastructure, including signalling, communications, rolling stock, and track maintenance, to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Championing the use of a new organisational or group-level processes such as change management methodology.
About you
This position will suit an innovative and experienced Leader with extensive expertise in Technical Operations within the rail Industry. In this exciting new role, you will have the opportunity to use your previous asset management experience to understand current state and drive change to facilitate reliability of V/Line's assets for efficiencies and longevity within approved budgets.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role managing a team of Technical professionals of different statures.
- A track record of successfully implementing and executing maintenance strategies and practices to optimise the performance and reliability of rail assets.
- Extensive experience in maintenance engineering, fault centre management, technical systems management, or a related field in the Rail industry.
- Experience with the use of new organisational or group-level processes such as change management methodology.
- A Tertiary degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline or a related technical discipline/ Postgraduate or additional certification in a relevant discipline would be highly desirable
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 to. 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.
An attractive salary inclusive of superannuation commencing at $160,000 commensurate with skills and experience will be on offer for the preferred candidate. For a confidential discussion around the role and salary please contact ***************@vline.com.au
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.
