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SalaryManager Sustainability Programs
- 12-month Parental Leave Contract
- Exciting opportunity to have an impact during a time of growth and transformation
- Hybrid working flexibility from a central CBD office
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 Sustainability Programs, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Safety, Sustainability and Risk (SSR) Group.
You will develop, coordinate and champion sustainability uplift at V/Line, with a focus most notably on climate emissions reduction, energy conservation, and waste management. Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert, providing advise to business queries as required.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Delivery of large and complex sustainability projects, as part of the Sustainability Uplift Action Plan and broader “Destination Zero” strategy
- Provide accurate information, professional advice, and timely responses to business issues
- Critically analyse sustainability data to identify and advise on environmental trends
- Preparing budget and business cases for internal and external grant applications
This role requires travel to sites throughout regional Victoria. It’s a great way to get out to the regions and see our beautiful State!
The role is primarily based at our Flinders Street office, however will be required to travel regionally approximately once a fortnight, to engage with relevant stakeholders, dependent on project demands.
About you
You are a confident and influential communicator who enjoys building relationships with others. You are passionate about uplifting capabilities and bringing people on a sustainability journey. You appreciate being self-managed and are an independent thinker.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Extensive experience within the sustainability industry, demonstrable through a comprehensive understanding of sustainability, in particular climate change and life cycle analysis
- Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, science, engineering or similar (highly desirable)
- Strong stakeholder management skills with demonstrated experience building relationships and influencing others
- Demonstrated project management and project delivery experience in the sustainability space
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing business cases and budget grants
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
This is a Medical Category 3 role.
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.
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, safety assessment, 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.
Remuneration for this position will be determined in line with skills and experience. 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.
Applications Close: Monday 1st April at 11:59pm
