Advisor – Natural Resource Management
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.
Help shape the delivery of rail infrastructure works by providing environmental advice that supports safe, compliant and sustainable outcomes.
This 9-month parental leave opportunity is best suited to an experienced environmental professional who can quickly establish themselves in the role and confidently provide advice in a complex operational rail environment. The position offers a unique mix of environmental planning, field-based work and collaboration with operational teams across the rail network.
About the role
As an Advisor - Natural Resource Management, you'll provide environmental and regulatory advice to support rail maintenance and civil works programs. Working within the Vegetation Management team, you'll assess the impacts of works on protected flora and fauna, support environmental approvals and compliance requirements, provide advice on vegetation, waterways and reserve management, and help ensure V/Line meets its obligations under relevant environmental legislation.
This role combines field and office-based work, with regular travel across the network to undertake site assessments, support works planning, investigate environmental issues and work with internal and external stakeholders to reduce environmental risks within the rail reserve.
Given the nature of this parental leave opportunity, we're seeking someone who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, apply their technical expertise early on and confidently manage competing priorities across a geographically dispersed rail network.
Key accountabilities include:
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring established environmental management experience within the rail industry, be comfortable working independently across multiple sites, and be ready to make an immediate contribution in a complex operational rail environment.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
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 where possible.
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. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer.
This position is classified as Clerk Grade C7 and offers a salary of $140,722 inclusive of superannuation in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administration Employees Agreement 2023.
The selection process may include online assessments, video screening, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 3 check.
Applications close: 11.59 pm Friday, 20 November 2026