Asset Lifecycle Strategy Planner

**Asset Lifecycle Strategy Planner - Track & Civil**
- Shape long-term strategy for Victoria’s regional rail infrastructure.
- Collaborate across disciplines in a high-impact, future-focused team.
- Bring your ideas to life in a team that welcomes fresh thinking

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 and help shape the future of Victoria’s rail network. You’ll work on meaningful projects that directly impact safety, efficiency, and sustainability - while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

**About the role**

This newly created role responds to growing strategic demands in transport infrastructure planning. As the Asset Lifecycle Strategy Planner - Track & Civil, you’ll play a key role in shaping lifecycle models and asset class strategies for track and civil assets. Your insights will guide investment decisions, maintenance planning, and long-term asset performance across the network.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Develop and maintain lifecycle models and asset class strategies for track and civil assets.
- Analyse asset condition, performance, and cost data to inform strategic planning.
- Prepare capital business cases and funding submissions aligned with long-term objectives.
- Support the Annual Works Plan through predictive modelling and scenario planning.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align asset strategies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in asset management practices and modelling maturity.
- Lead data-driven initiatives to optimise maintenance and renewal programs.

**About you**

You’re a strategic thinker with a solid foundation in asset management, ideally within rail or transport. You’re curious, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a team that values innovation and practical outcomes. You’re also confident engaging with stakeholders and navigating complex planning environments.
- 3-5 years’ experience in asset management or maintenance (rail or transport preferred).
- Strong understanding of track and civil infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience in lifecycle modelling and predictive analysis.
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering or rail infrastructure (degree or equivalent).
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on practical, data-informed solutions.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and contributing to long-term planning.
- 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.

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 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.

Enjoy a complimentary Myki pass for travel across metropolitan and regional Victoria, and unlock limitless career development in a flexible, supportive environment at V/Line.

**Applications close: 11.59 pm on Sunday, 3rd August 2025