In-Demand business director Jobs in melbourne, vic

Executive Director, Regional Rail and Southern Cross Operations
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $298,489 - $430,740 a year
- Full-time
5d
Director, Office of the Deputy Secretary
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions —Melbourne VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Office experience
1d
Connections Planning Director
WPP Media —Melbourne VIC
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
3d
Strategic Account Director
Uber —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
1d
Head of Governance
Journey Early Learning Careers —Melbourne VIC
- $180,000 - $190,000 a year
- Part-time
1d
Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations
CSL Behring —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Finance
- Administrative experience
Director, Portfolio Strategy & Market Insights
CSL Seqirus —Melbourne VIC
- $210,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Finance
Director, Industry, Construction and Manufacturing
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions —Melbourne VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
- Full-time
4d
Managing Director, Melbourne
Natoora Ltd —Collingwood VIC
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Warehouse
- Leadership
3d
Senior Manager, Integrity and Corruption Investigations
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Working with children
9d
Manager, Relocatables Team
Victorian School Building Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
10d
Director, People Services
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Recruiting
12d
Director, Financial Partnering
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
- Full-time
- Management
Executive Director, Information Technology and Workplace Services
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions —Melbourne VIC
- $298,489 - $430,740 a year
- Full-time
1d
Director, Licensing Intelligence and Systems
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
3d
Implementation & Activation Associate Director
WPP Media —Melbourne VIC
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
3d
Manager, Strategic Business Support – Projects
V/Line —Melbourne VIC
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
6d
ANZ IT Service Senior Manager
Boston Consulting Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- No degree
- AI
- Leadership
8d
Business Unit Director, Respiratory
GlaxoSmithKline —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Marketing
3d
Chief Information Officer
Essential Services Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $193,946 - $263,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
11d

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Executive Director, Regional Rail and Southern Cross Operations

Department of Transport and Planning -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$298,489 - $430,740 a year
5 days ago

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $298,489 - $430,740

Grade: VPS SES2

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11185

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position (up to 5 years)

The Executive Director, Regional Rail and Southern Cross Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of Victoria’s regional rail, coach services, and Southern Cross Station operations. The role manages the V/Line Service Level Agreement, ensuring contractual compliance, operational performance, infrastructure stewardship, and passenger outcomes, while driving strong partnerships, accountability, continuous improvement, and value for the Victorian community.

The role is responsible for overseeing the V/Line partnership, Southern Cross Station operations, including operating agreements for Overland and XPT and the management of the relationship with ARTC to ensure safe, reliable regional transport services and strong contractual performance. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, leading governance and stakeholder forums, providing strategic advice, managing senior stakeholder relationships, supporting government reforms, and ensuring effective governance, resource management, workforce planning, and delivery of departmental priorities.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who:

Leads through change and uncertainty, fostering a positive, high-performing culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and achieving outcomes.
Builds strong relationships, influences outcomes, and works effectively across government, industry, and community stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
Engages, motivates, and develops teams, championing diversity, inclusion, and a culture of accountability and excellence.
Applies strong transport, planning, business, and commercial acumen to support informed decision-making, manage risk, and maximise value from investments and partnerships.
Drives organisational performance, leads reform and improvement initiatives, and positions the organisation to respond effectively to future challenges and opportunities.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

Demonstrated success leading at an executive level, delivering outcomes in complex and high-profile environments.
Extensive experience managing diverse stakeholders, providing strategic advice, negotiating complex contracts, and exercising sound judgement in politically sensitive settings.
Strong understanding of contract management models, preferably within public transport or a similar sector; relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, or a related discipline are highly regarded.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 16th June 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Fiona Coull - Executive Director Heavy Rail at [email protected].

Important Information

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Applications close Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

2 June 2026

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