- Diverse portfolio working closely with senior leadership team
- Permanent opportunity in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
- Hybrid working environment with free Myki provided
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
Play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening V/Line’s corporate governance framework. Reporting to the Director – Legal (Governance & Public Law), you will provide strategic governance advice and high-level secretariat support to key executive and board forums, including the V/Line Advisory Board, Audit & Risk Committee, Procurement Oversight Committee and Executive Leadership Team.
You will lead the development and implementation of internal governance frameworks, policies and processes to strengthen and support organisational performance, strategic priorities and effective decision-making across the business.
About You
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following key selection criteria within their application, as this forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:
- Proven experience and understanding of compliance requirements with relevant statutory requirements, as well as legislative and regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of Victorian government and/or internal governance requirements within the public sector.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully build relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Chairs and senior members of committees, management boards, and/or advisory boards.
- Established experience with reviewing, maintaining and updating relevant corporate governance related documents, including terms of reference, policies and procedures, agendas, and paper templates.
- Proven experience with successfully overseeing and facilitating the engagement and onboarding of board/advisory board and committee members.
- Experience with governance reform processes, including change management and reform implementation (highly desirable).
Salary for this position is commensurate to the successful candidate’s aligned skills and experience to the position.
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 rapid-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
[email protected] or 1800 800 007 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 is proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028 . 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.
📌 Manager – Corporate & Legal Governance (Melbourne)
🏢 V/Line
📍 Melbourne