Works Readiness Advisor

Business Unit:
**Network Closure Access**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**704591**

**Works Readiness Advisor**
- This is a PART TIME role working 3 days (24 hours) per week, with flexible hybrid working arrangements after the training period.
- No rail experience required for this role & Career development is supported within the organisation.
- Competitive hourly EA rate ranging between $39 - $47 per hour

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 are 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 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

**About the role**

As the Works Readiness Advisor, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Asset Management and performance Group.

The purpose of the Works Readiness Advisor position is to facilitate the review of planned works on the V/Line network, to ensure the criteria and timelines defined in the relevant procedures are met.
- Key Accountabilities include:_
- Implementation and Governance: Manage the implementation of assurance and governance processes and monitor and report on non-compliance of the Works Readiness Process to senior stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate weekly forums to ensure senior management awareness of deliverables statures, build professional partnerships with key stakeholders through regular engagement and liaise with work group leads and Project Managers to ensure all relevant information is captured.
- Planning and Scheduling: Lead Works Readiness meetings, including minutes, agendas, and follow-up actions and monitor outstanding deliverables progress within the required time.
- Quality Assurance: Support in the process compliance, monitoring opportunities for improvement and recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement: Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the Works Readiness team.
- Reporting and Documentation: Assist in the development and preparation of reports, coordinate non-compliance reports of the Works Readiness Process to senior stakeholders and complete any other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.
- Training and Support: Support the Works Readiness Team with Business-as-usual activities.
- Lessons Learned: Actively participate in 'lessons learnt' workshops and contribute to continuous improvement.

**About you**

This position is ideally suited for an admin professional who excels in dynamic environments, demonstrates outstanding Stakeholder management abilities, works independently, maintains focus, has a keen eye for detail, and contributes significant administrative expertise.
- Demonstrated alignment to V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
- Experience in facilitating and leading meeting, building partnerships, and engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders of different statures.
- Proven experience working in intensive administrative environment, with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Strong computer (MS office 365) and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated Written and verbal communication skills.
- 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 are_ transforming, and you can to_o_. 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 will_ 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._

**How to Apply**

The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
- V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we _welcome applicants from any background_. _We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive