Freight Growth Manager

Business Unit:
**Freight & Third Party Access**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**704296**

**Freight Growth Manager**
- Permanent role in Melbourne’s city centre, driving rail freight growth
- Lead strategic initiatives with V/Line’s support for career growth.
- Drive rail freight growth, supporting rural economies and reducing emissions.

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.

**About the role**

The Freight Growth Manager position offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders, and contribute to the development of a commercially viable rail freight industry. You'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and growth in rail freight, making a significant impact on the network's efficiency and sustainability.

Key accountabilities include:

- **Strategise and implement**: Develop and execute innovative strategies for rail freight growth in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
- **Lead decarbonisation**: Drive efforts to minimise carbon emissions in rail freight.
- **Drive growth programs**: Coordinate and deliver impactful growth and improvement programs with stakeholders.
- **Integrate objectives**: Embed freight goals into V/Line's strategic, operational, and maintenance planning.
- **Prioritise investments**: Identify key investment priorities and support budget submissions to drive growth.
- **Elevate rail freight**: Raise the profile of rail freight through compelling data and reporting.
- **Ensure safety**: Maintain a safe workplace by effectively managing risks.
- **Shape strategic plans**: Define and execute V/Line's strategic plan for increasing rail freight's market share.
- **Innovate and deliver**: Lead the development and implementation of new freight initiatives and projects.

**About you**

Key skills and experience include:

- **Extensive network knowledge**:Comprehensive understanding of the Victorian freight rail network and its limitations.
- **Freight experience**: Proven experience in the freight industry, with a focus on rail freight.
- **Stakeholder management**: Strong ability to manage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including V/Line, other networks, government, and industry partners.
- **Strategic planning**:Clear aptitude for strategic planning and the ability to develop and implement growth strategies.
- **Project management**: Strong project management skills with a successful track record of managing projects from inception to completion.
- **Leadership**: Demonstrated leadership skills, providing clear direction and guidance to teams and stakeholders.
- **Communication**: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
- **Problem solving**: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a timely and consistent manner.
- **Innovation**: Ability to drive innovation and develop new initiatives to maximise freight volume.
- **Safety management**: Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace by effectively managing risks.
- **Values alignment**: Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

**A full position description will be made available to interviewees.**

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