Executive Director - Assets & Maintenance

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 Executive Director of the Assets and Maintenance Group you will lead the strategic oversight and operational delivery of V/Line’s asset management portfolio, driving long-term value, reliability, and safety across our network.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team and closely with Government stakeholders to provide visionary leadership across the diverse portfolio which include asset management, rolling stock, performance, engineering, freight and third-party access and infrastructure safety and performance

Key Selection Criteria:

This role is broad, complex, and high impact, with responsibilities that include:

Strategic Asset Management - Drive the development of long-term corridor and rolling stock asset strategies that align with V/Line’s service objectives and the Department of Transport & Planning’s statewide transport vision.

Operational Excellence & Crisis Management - Ensure V/Line’s assets are proactively managed to meet safety, performance, and customer expectations, including a lead role in emergency response and business continuity planning.

Rolling Stock Performance - Oversee the delivery of annual rolling stock maintenance plans and ensure the continuous improvement of fleet availability and reliability to enable operational performance

Network Engineering - Ensure engineering standards meet safety and regulatory obligations while exploring new technology and contemporary methodologies and practices

Infrastructure Asset Performance - Develop and implement asset improvements to minimise service disruptions, support amenity standards, and enhance the experience for regional passengers.

Government, Freight and Third-Party relationship management – Represent V/Line with Government agencies, DTP, freight industry partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders on all matters relating to asset and network development.

About You

You are a commercially minded, forward-thinking leader with extensive knowledge in asset management, infrastructure, or transport. You have a proven track record of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, particularly within government, and your collaborative leadership style drives cross-functional alignment and accountability. You are passionate about leading business transformation and delivering transport infrastructure that positively impacts communities across Victoria.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary qualifications in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering qualifications is preferred.

Executive-level experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, ideally within the transport or public infrastructure sector.

A demonstrated ability to lead large-scale business or organisational transformation.

Demonstrable success in driving improvement in asset management and performance

Strong communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality reports and business cases for senior stakeholders.

A strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen, including experience overseeing large budgets and business performance.

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.

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.