Access and Occupations Coordinator

Business Unit:
**Freight & Third Party Access**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**704932**

**Access and Occupations Coordinator (Part Time)**
- Contribute to the success of projects on the V/Line network
- Part Time (3 days) with work life balance and flexible working options available
- Supportive and friendly team to help you succeed in your new role at V/Line
- 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 3000 committed team members who are up to the challenge._

**About the role**

The **Access and Occupations Coordinator**will join a vibrant and engaging team that is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, management and execution of assigned Projects, including State Works Projects and Third-Party Projects, ensuring that all access and occupations are in line with the network closure strategy and provides a benefit to V/Line and V/Line Stakeholders.

This role is focused on evaluating requests of a Third Party to gain access to the V/Line network, and with support of the Access Interface manager and Third Party Access area;
- ensure that works undertaken on the V/Line network are conducted in a safe manner, and in accordance with those standards for the works that have been previously approved; and
- review Third Party Access (TPA) Applications and issuing Site Access Permits (SAPs).

**About You**

We are seeking an experienced Access and Occupations Coordinator to assist with the development, preparation and management of all aspects of access and occupations to meet business needs.

You are a **strong communicator**and can build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders while managing multiple competing priorities with tight deadlines.

With a curious nature and a **high attention to detail**, you seek out ways to improve processes and help the broader team to deliver for the traveling public.
- Key Accountabilities include:_
- Plan, coordinate, and lead all activities of each access and occupation to ensure all planned works are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and delivery parameters.
- Assist with the development, preparation and management including all aspects of access and occupations to meet the needs of Asset Management - Freight and Third Party; and V/Line Projects
- Liasing with internal stakeholders to meet the standard and regulation needs of Asset Management, Freight and Third Party, Network operations.
- Record and retain historical information regarding actual performance on the compliance with Site Access Permits (SAPs).
- Administration of relevant Access and Occupations information tasks as well as coordination of status reports for the portfolio of projects.
- Participate on on-site visits and/or working from Contractor’s site offices as required to ensure clear view of project activities and develop key relationships with external stakeholders.- Great attention to detail with clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proactive approach and well-developed organisation skills
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights
- Work experience in a similar role in the rail or construction industry Experience working in within complex and changing environments
- Strong stakeholder management at all levels
- Highly desirable:_
- Administration and/or business experience providing administrative support in an engineering environment.
- Previous experience planning and coordinating Third Party Access to an Accredited Rail Operator (ARO)
- Demonstrated experience working in an operational rail network.

**What We Offer**

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.

This is a **Part-Time (3 days), 12-month fixed term opportunity** (with the possibility of extension) with 4-week's annual leave (pro-rata), superannu