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- High-impact role with the opportunity to drive meaningful results
- Hybrid opportunity (3 days per week in office, Melbourne CBD based)
- 6-month Fixed Term Contract
- High-impact role with the opportunity to drive meaningful results
- Hybrid opportunity (3 days per week in office, Melbourne CBD based)
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
As the Commercial Director, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Corporate Services Group.
You will lead the delivery of a refreshed commercial framework that supports future agreements and drives strategic reform across V/Line. This role is central to shaping commercial priorities, aligning contract management across workstreams, and influencing long-term planning.
You'll provide expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team, lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of excellence.
- Leading negotiations for strategic infrastructure and telecommunications agreements.
- Driving revenue growth across supplier management and operator engagement, including marketing and advertising streams.
- Finalising inter-operator transport agreements and deliver high-impact outcomes for Victorian communities.
- Building strong partnerships across government, industry, and community stakeholders.
- Ensuring governance, budget compliance, and workforce planning are aligned with strategic goals.
- Leading V/Line's new commercially focused ways of working.
You're a strategic leader with a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record in negotiating and delivering complex projects. You are a polished communicator who is comfortable interfacing at an executive level.
Your strengths include:
- High-level stakeholder engagement and the ability to build trusted relationships across government, industry, and community.
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen to drive value and strategic outcomes.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership capability, with a focus on mobilising and delivering with the broader team.
- Commitment to compliance and integrity, ensuring governance and risk are effectively managed.
- Clear and persuasive communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence at executive levels.
- Resilience and adaptive thinking, thriving in complex environments and championing innovation.
- Collaborative working style, fostering alignment across teams and stakeholders.
- A relevant degree qualification in commerce, finance, economics, business management or related commercial discipline is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
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.
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.
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.
Applications close: 9th of September 2025.Seniority level
- Seniority levelDirector
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionBusiness Development and Sales
- IndustriesRail Transportation
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