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Director – Governance and Compliance
Newly created position with the autonomy to make it your own
Key member of the senior leadership team
Hybrid and highly collaborative team environment
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
The Director – Governance and Compliance is a key leadership role within the Office of the General Counsel, responsible for driving best-practice governance and compliance frameworks across V/Line.
The role leads reform of core governance documents, oversees the legal operating model, and manages insurance, information access (including FOI), and privacy functions. We are seeking an experienced public sector governance professional, ideally with experience working in or alongside in-house legal teams.
Key accountabilities include:
Leading V/Line’s internal and external governance framework, including key committees and boards.
Developing, implementing and overseeing a legal compliance management system, including delegations.
Designing and embedding the legal services operating model, incorporating AI where appropriate.
Overseeing insurance, privacy, and information access (incl. FOI).
Providing strategic advice on Victorian public sector governance and legislation.
Driving key governance reforms, including foundational document reviews (e.g. Service Level Agreement).
Building and leading a high-performing team, fostering integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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:
Must have expert understanding of the public sector administration framework in Victoria as it applies to public sector entities.
Demonstrated experience in establishing, managing and reforming corporate governance functions and frameworks in a public sector context.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliance management systems, such regulatory compliance systems and statutory/contractual delegations management.
Proven experience in leading the development, negotiation and execution of governance documents and agreements between public sector entities.
Experience in working in, or with, legal teams to establish operating models for the delivery of legal services.
Knowledge of public sector insurance frameworks, as well as freedom of information and privacy obligations as they apply to public sector entities.
Tertiary qualifications in Law (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 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 safeworking standards.
