Manager Network Access & Coordination

Manager Network Access & Coordination

• Opportunity for professional development
• Collaborate with a leadership team that will welcome innovative ideas
• Make a difference with a high-performing and ambitious Operations team

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 Manager of Network Access & Coordination, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Operational Group.

The Manager Network Access & Coordination coordinates access to V/Line's network to ensure safe and reliable passenger, coach and freight services are provided, while effectively balancing V/Line's operational, maintenance, and third-party access requirements.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Ensuring that all access to V/Line is compliant with the Victorian Book of Rules and Operating Procedures and V/Line's access and work readiness protocols.
• Managing V/Line's access management system and issuing documentation for all events and works, which require disruptive or non-disruptive access to the regional rail network, promptly and accurately.
• Maintaining a master schedule of disruptive and non-disruptive access requirements, including identifying, communicating, and resolving access coordination or scheduling issues.
• Managing all access and occupation meetings within the Operations department.
• Continuously improving and innovating V/Line's access management framework, including efficiencies and modernization of access management systems.
• Overseeing all short-term alterations to freight schedules and managing the relationship with inter-operators and access providers, including ARTC, as required.
• The position is responsible for overseeing Regional Signal Control Staff and ensuring compliance, training, budgetary, personnel, training and safety requirements are met.

About you

As an experienced rail professional, you will have a track record of managing conflicting priorities, adapting to unforeseen changes in an operational context, and managing stakeholder expectations.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
• A background in rail transportation planning, including the use of TrainPlan (or equivalent) is essential.
• At least three years of experience working in rail transportation, government, or industrial environments is desirable.
• Leadership experience, including the management of teams and mentoring emerging leaders.
• A thorough understanding of how to implement new and updated systems in a railway operations environment.
• Experience in business improvement and change management is advantageous.
• Possess a strong commercial outlook and business acumen.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

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 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.

Applications close; Friday 2nd of February.