Reserve Management Operations Coordinator

Reserve Management Operations Coordinator

• Be part of the transformation journey of this department and V/line
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Based out of 452 Flinders Street, flexible working locations

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 Reserve Management Operations Coordinator, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Assets & Maintenance Group.

The Reserve Management Operations Coordinator oversees the compliant, risk-based delivery of V/Line's reserve works programs, including tree, fire, and bushland management. Operating network-wide, the role provides strategic direction to delivery teams and coordinates planning with internal stakeholders.

It also manages legislative programs and develops efficient processes and plans including the Reserve Management Technical Maintenance Plan. Additionally, the role fulfills the Electric Line Clearance Program Manager function, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Key accountabilities include:

• Heavily contribute to the ongoing development and monitor the delivery of the Reserve Management Technical Maintenance Plan (TMP) that ensures consistent operational standards, risk compliance and cost-effective delivery across Reserve Management activities
• Coordinate the compliant delivery of a risk-based vegetation management program that balances rail safety bushfire management, legislative risks, and environmental values.
• Ongoing development of processes and approaches that support best practice contractor management and reduce probity risks.
• Supporting regional works delivery roles by ensuring work programs are integrated and aligned with strategic priorities and operational requirements.
• Comprehensive oversight and compliance with the Electric Line Clearance Management Plan, including annual review, assurance activities and validation of contractor training and competencies

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 5 years' experience in vegetation management within government, transport, or utility sectors, with a strong focus on compliance and safety.
• Proven ability to coordinate risk-based tree, fire, and bushland management programs, ensuring efficient and compliant delivery.
• Experienced in regulatory program coordination, such as electric line clearance and fire prevention, with strong assurance capabilities.
• Expertise in fire or bushland amangement
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement across internal teams and third parties, with expertise in environmental risk mitigation and process development.
• Flexibility and ability to travel as part of the role requirements
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

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.

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.

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