Senior Projects Access Interface Team Leader

Senior Projects Access Interface Team Leader

· Lead a high-impact team with network-wide visibility.

· Shape safe access to Victoria's regional rail infrastructure.

· Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across government and industry.

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

This is a leadership opportunity where you'll guide the interface between major projects and safe rail access. You'll be responsible for coordinating third-party works across the V/Line network, ensuring they're delivered safely, compliantly, and with minimal disruption.

As the Senior Projects Access Interface Team Leader, you'll manage a team that reviews and evaluates access requests, provides expert advice, and supports safe project delivery. Your leadership will help maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement across all third-party activities.

You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement across processes, enhancing efficiency and ways of working, and collaborating closely with project teams to optimise end-to-end outcomes.

Key accountabilities include:

· Lead and support the Projects Access Interface Team Leader and team.

· Review and issue Site Access Permits (SAPs).

· Provide rail safe working advice and recommendations.

· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe access.

· Monitor compliance with access conditions and standards.

· Advise on proposed work locations and access planning.

· Maintain and improve internal procedures and reporting systems.

· Analyse legislative changes and their impact on third-party works.

· Represent V/Line in meetings and occupation planning discussions.

· Travel may be required to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

About you

You're a confident and collaborative leader who values teamwork, clear communication, and inclusive decision-making. You thrive in dynamic environments, build trust across diverse stakeholder groups, and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenges. You're proactive, composed under pressure, and ready to take ownership of outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proven leadership experience, including managing direct reports.
• Strong coordination skills across complex processes and competing priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Technical expertise in third-party documentation and application processes.
• Experience managing stakeholders at multiple organisational levels.
• Strong administrative and writing skills, including oversight of IMS.
• Confidence to advocate for your team and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Professional, composed and accountable under pressure.
• 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 or 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 are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: 11.59 pm, Sunday, 23rd November 2025