Program Manager

Program Manager - Strategic Asset Integrity Location 452 Flinders St Position Type Secondment Full Time Group Assets and Maintenance Job Code 704181

Program Manager, Strategic Asset Integrity

- Lead strategic projects shaping Victoria’s rail asset integrity.

- Contribute to innovative asset management solutions across the network.

- Opportunity to influence long-term asset management practices.

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.

We are experiencing significant growth and 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.

Join V/Line on a fixed-term contract until July 2026 and play a key role in keeping Victoria moving. You’ll contribute to projects that enhance the safety and reliability of our rail network, work in a collaborative and supportive culture, and enjoy flexibility that helps you balance work and life.

About the role

As Program Manager – Strategic Asset Integrity, you’ll oversee a portfolio of capital projects focused on improving asset management, data quality, and system integration. You’ll manage scopes, schedules, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and successfully embedded into operations. This role combines strategic planning, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes that enhance the performance and reliability of V/Line’s network.

Key accountabilities include:

- Lead delivery of the Strategic Asset Integrity Program, ensuring alignment with organisational goals

- Define and manage scopes, schedules, and resources across multiple complex projects

- Provide clear leadership and coaching to project teams for successful outcomes

- Ensure governance compliance and accurate reporting to senior stakeholders

- Drive organisational change to embed program outcomes into business‑as‑usual operations

- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation

About you

We’re looking for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and can deliver complex projects with precision. You’ll bring strong strategic asset management experience and the ability to guide teams through change.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

- Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and to specification.

- Significant expertise in strategic asset management with advanced data analysis skills.

- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a disciplined approach.

- Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast‑paced, evolving environments.

- Skilled in stakeholder engagement with clear, persuasive communication.

- Experienced in agile team settings with strong problem‑solving capability.

- Confident leader with ability to stabilise and guide challenging teams.

- Comfortable with occasional travel across regional Victoria.

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering it highly desirable.

- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

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 – 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're proud to be recognised as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for the second consecutive year, a testament to our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and empowering 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.

Applications close at 11.59 pm Sunday, 2 nd November 2025.

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