Director - Operational Integration

• Newly created senior leadership position
• Lead and inspire a dynamic Modernisation team
• Contribute to the Victorian rail industry

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, 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

The Director - Operational Integration is responsible for the development and implementation of an effective change management framework, particularly project-related change, within the Operations function. This framework aims to ensure that V/Line meets its service delivery, customer satisfaction, and partnership objectives when implementing changes within the public transport network.

A key component of this role will be to support phases of project change, including; concept and design, development of business requirements, facilitation of strategies, management of delivery activities, and the monitoring of objective achievements.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Establishing a culture of change management excellence that anticipates and minimises resistance, and increases benefit realisation, value creation, ROI, and improvement of results.
• Implementing a continuous improvement reform to modernise the Operations division's approach to change management and increase governance.
• Improving workplace processes, including promoting standardisation and structure in decision-making, innovation, and ensuring workplace safety.
• Maintaining high levels of stakeholder engagement, whilst effectively resolving multidisciplinary, complex contractual issues.
• Ensuring that projects are conducted according to business requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Managing budgets and project financials.

About you

You will be an operational leader with experience facilitating and delivering project change management frameworks that have a significant impact on organisations.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Extensive leadership experience in a similar operational role focused on project change management and embedding continuous improvement and modernisation are essential.
• Qualifications in a Business or a related discipline, along with a Change Management qualification will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated operational experience within the rail, transport, aviation, or logistics industries is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the rail and transport sector and the Victorian Government's transport priorities.
• Provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to behavioural barriers to change within an organisation.
• Communicate and present effectively to various stakeholders, including senior stakeholders and operational team members, and tailor your message according to their needs.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

How to Apply

Please use the 'Apply' button to submit your application, including a cover letter and 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.

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.

For a full copy of the position description and salary information please contact Sharni Davies - Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at sharni.davies @ vline.com.au.

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: 15th November 2023.