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Manager Fleet Control
628 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Permanent Full Time
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
Lead the day-to-day management of fleet operations and rostering to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable delivery of train services.
Based within the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC), this role oversees fleet allocation, availability and deployment, manages operational teams across metropolitan and regional locations, and works closely with key stakeholders to support service performance, maintenance activities and major infrastructure projects.
The position also plays a critical role in responding to operational disruptions, driving continuous improvement and implementing best-practice fleet management processes.
Key accountabilities include:
Providing leadership and operational oversight of the IOC Fleet Control team, Yard-coordinators and Fuellers at various regional locations.
Maintaining a collaborative, professional work environment, supporting the safe, effective, and efficient deployment of rolling stock across the V/Line passenger network.
Fostering a high-performance culture, aligned with safety, service, and compliance standards.
Ensuring effective fleet deployment and coordination during service disruptions, and maintaining operational readiness under pressure.
Monitoring and improving service performance by working with related stakeholders to implement improvement strategies.
Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to support V/Line’s long-term strategies
Location & Travel Considerations
An onsite operational position, main location is Bourke St, Melbourne however, managing up top 24 reports you can expect to travel regionally up to once a fortnight supporting your wider team. Locations of travel will cover Geelong, Waurn Ponds, Ballarat, Bendigo + Shepparton.
Fleet vehicle is available during work hours, however, please note this is not a personal working vehicle.
About you
This role is best suited to a collaborative and proactive leader with strong operational expertise, stakeholder management skills and a focus on safety, performance and continuous improvement. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience in Frontline Management delivering in a complex, customer-focused operational environment.
Proven experience leading teams and managing strategic change within a large operational business.
Demonstrated experience in operational planning, resource allocation and service delivery.
Strong experience working within an industrial and/or unionised environment.
Experience within the rail industry or a similar safety-critical operational environment (desirable).
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
Able and willing to commit to regular travel to regional locations
Current and valid Victorian Driver Licence
Demonstrated management experience within a complex operational environment
Demonstrated experience working within light rail and/ OR heavy rail operational environments
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
[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 are 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 safe working standards. V/Line is also a proud Child Safe employer.
This position will be paid in line with the V/Lines Individual employment Contract, inclusive of superannuation, 4 weeks annual leave.
The selection process may include aptitude assessments, a behavioural interview and a medical risk category 3 check.
Applications close: 1st September
