Manager - Risk Management

Lead enterprise

‑level risk strategy across major rail infrastructure projects.

Be a trusted advisor shaping risk, compliance, and assurance outcomes.

3 Year, Fixed Term, Full-Time Contract

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 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

The Projects Group is responsible for developing, delivering and assuring project-related changes and improvements across the regional rail network.

The Project Group coordinates, integrates and delivers major projects and network change in a safe, collaborative and innovative manner, enabling V/Line to shape the improvement and modernisation of V/Line’s regional transport service.

As the Manager - Risk Management you will be a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on the health and performance of the control environment, managing the material risks and compliance obligations, and ensuring outcomes from audits, incidents and compliance reports are reflected accurately in the risk profile.

This role is also responsible for developing and ensuring Project’s Risk Management Framework and supporting processes and tools continue to be fit for purpose and aligned with Government and Industry Standards.

This position is responsible for providing staff a safe workplace where risks are identified, understood and managed and a safe environment for customers and visitors is maintained.

As well as performing duties specified in this position description an employee may be required to undertake other duties or functions consistent with their classification, capabilities, and skills.

Position Accountabilities:

Act as a Subject Matter Expert on V/Line Projects to provide technical guidance into the development and lifecycle of new projects, with a particular focus on Structural elements
Provide guidance and advice on the risks inherent in the Projects Portfolio, supporting strategies and the control environment to manage and monitor those risks.
Provide expert advice on how Projects is meeting its compliance obligations, including how the control environment in place to ensure compliance can be enhanced, considering V/Line’s strategic imperatives and operational strategies.
Prepare commercially focused, engaging and easy to understand reports connecting Projects Risk, Compliance and Control Environment to the broader business.
Driving appropriate control effectiveness, treatments/actions completed by projects, providing opinion and recommendation on the quality and fit for purpose nature of those treatments and actions.
Continually review and update Projects Risk Management Framework, Policy, Processes and Tools, in line with Victorian Government and Industry Standards, ensuring appropriate engagement and consultation from stakeholders as appropriate.
Facilitate the identification, assessment and management of project, program, portfolio level risks in collaboration with key subject matter experts (e.g. members from Enterprise Risk team and HSE Team) and other business stakeholders.
Apply recommendations from Internal Audits into V/Line’s Risk Profile and material risks and controls into Projects Internal Audit Program.
Provide an assurance program to ensure compliance to V/Line’s risk management standards, policies and strategies.
Ensure Projects teams manage risks in accordance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (LEST-2) and Safety, Security, Health and Environment Risk Management Process (SAPR-9).
Ensure alignment of the Projects risk management program with V/Line’s statutory obligations including Rail Safety National Law, Projects Accountability Framework, Victorian Government
Risk Management Framework and expectations of the Office of National Rail Safety Regulator.
Validate an effective Risk Management Capability Uplift and Continuous Improvement program is delivered across Projects.
Promote and influence a positive risk culture within the complex and cross-functional team environment.
Facilitate effective resource management of the Risk team to major projects and programs in Projects.
Perform other duties as required and/or requested within the portfolio of Program and Delivery Risk Management.

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.

About you

Reporting to the Head of Commercial and Project Control, this role is responsible for driving the ongoing development, evolution and maintenance of Projects, Program and Portfolio Risk Profile and providing support across the Program.

Selection Criteria:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Min 7 years similar capacity in program and project risk management with exposure to internal audit, assurance and compliance

2. Certification in Project Management, Risk, Engineering or commerce

3. Experience in Rail, Infrastructure or Heavy industrial construction

4. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

5. Proven capability in building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution

6. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and resilience.

7. Highly effective communicator with the ability to convey complex information clearly and confidently to diverse audiences to ensure understanding.

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 were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer.

Applications close: Friday, 10th April 2026