Procurement Manager Policy and Capability
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 3,700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network, millions of Victorians rely on us each year. You could be one of our 3,100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Procurement Excellence and as a key member of the procurement leadership team, this role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policy initiatives, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and effectively embedded across V/Line.
The role ensures V/Line remains aligned with evolving government procurement policies and obligations, while identifying opportunities to enhance procurement maturity through capability initiatives that support the effective implementation and adoption of procurement policy requirements across the organisation.
Key Accountabilities include:
Lead the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of procurement policies, frameworks, procedures, and tools, ensuring alignment with government policy requirements and organisational objectives.
Provide trusted advice on procurement policy frameworks, legislative obligations, and best-practice procurement approaches across the organisation.
Monitor emerging government procurement policy changes and support their implementation through practical policies, processes, and capability initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement practises and support the continued maturity of procurement capability across V/Line
Lead the implementation and ongoing maturity of government procurement initiatives and policy frameworks, ensuring alignment with evolving legislative and policy requirements.
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and government agencies to support the successful adoption of procurement policy and governance initiatives.
About You
We are looking for a strategic procurement professional who can implement government procurement policy and governance requirements to ensure they are fit for purpose for V/Line, while supporting capability, and procurement maturity across the organisation.
Key skills and experience include:
Experience in procurement policy, governance, and capability development within a complex organisation, with government or public sector procurement policy experience highly regarded.
Strong understanding of applicable Victorian Government procurement legislation, governance, and compliance requirements.
Experience implementing procurement policies and policy changes, and driving organisational adoption through frameworks, processes, and capability initiatives.
Effective stakeholder engagement, influencing, leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving capability, with a focus on practical and sustainable outcomes.
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 – Be part of a broader supportive team and work alongside 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 Work180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.
V/Line is proud to be part of the Department of Transport and 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. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer.
The selection process may include aptitude assessments and behavioural interviews.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to participate in the recruitment process during the advertising period. All applications submitted by the closing date will be considered.
Applications close: Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 5.00 PM.