Business Resilience Specialist

• Bourke Street, Melbourne
• Permanent Full Time

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 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

The Business Resilience Specialist supports the Operations Compliance and Resilience team to maintain compliance with key frameworks, including the Emergency Management Act 2013, ISO 31000 Risk Management, and the Rail Safety National Law 2012, while undertaking additional duties aligned to their role and capabilities.

Key accountabilities include:

• Coordinate and deliver emergency management training (including warden and fire extinguisher programs).
• Develop and maintain business resilience and emergency training materials.
• Ensure facilities comply with AS3745, including emergency plan development and reviews.
• Manage emergency response planning, testing, and documentation updates.
• Engage with external emergency services for training, collaboration, and familiarisation sessions.
• Support emergency incidents, assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Business Resilience & Emergency Management Function

• Plan, coordinate, and support emergency exercises and multi-agency activities.
• Maintain resilience documentation aligned with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice on emergency management compliance, including AS3745 standards.
• Support incident response, disruption planning, and business continuity activities.
• Contribute to governance frameworks, audits, and action tracking for resilience programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Location & Travel Considerations

This position is based out of the Bourke St office, with ongoing statewide travel required. While visiting various locations and site visits as per job requirements this is a Monday – Friday, Dayshift position.

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Emergency Management (Certificate or higher in Emergency Management, Risk or Public Safety)
• Demonstrated industry experience in similar role
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and delivery of AS3745 emergency management standards.
• Current and valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to undertake work-related statewide travel

If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why V/Line

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.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at TalentSupport@vline.com.au or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards.

This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administration Employees Agreement 2023

The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioral interview and a medical risk category 4 check.

Applications close: Thursday, 9 July 2026