Head of People Partnering

Business Unit:
**People Services**
- Function:
**People, Risk, Safety & Sustainability**
- Job Code:
**704970**

**Head of People Partnering**
- Pivotal newly created position, leading the People Partnering Team
- Diverse role with opportunity to drive change initiatives
- Hybrid opportunity (3 days per week in office, Melbourne CBD based)
- 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 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge._

**About the role**

As the Head of People Partnering, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s People, Risk, Safety & Sustainability Group.

Reporting into the Chief People Officer, you will lead the People Partnering Team into the future by developing team capability and strategically advising on process improvement.

Key accountabilities include:

- Partner with Senior Leaders and Executives to develop and implement strategic People initiatives.
- Manage and lead the People Partnering Team, ensuring responsiveness, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.
- Deliver process improvements to enhance team capability and service offerings.
- Provide expert advice on complex people matters and manage resources to support critical initiatives.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to drive innovative people solutions and support change activities within the organisation.

**About you**

You are a proactive and adaptable leader with extensive experience in leading teams of Business Partners or HR professionals.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals.
- Strong stakeholder communication and negotiation skills, enabling you to influence, guide, and support staff at all levels, whilst navigate complex people matters effectively.
- Deep understanding of change management, organisational design, employee relations, and workforce 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 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**:Wednesday 19th March