Environment & Heritage Manager – Projects
452 Flinders Street
Permanent, Full-time
Do you have the drive to lead and inspire a team towards achieving exceptional environmental and heritage outcomes?
Join V/Line as our Environment & Heritage Manager - Projects and take charge of a team of experts, setting new standards in environmental management and heritage preservation.
Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping sustainable rail practices and preserving our natural and cultural heritage.
About the Environment & Heritage Team at V/Line
We are committed to preserving and protecting both cultural heritage and natural ecosystems, valuing collaboration and support among our team.
Victoria is home to a rich Aboriginal cultural heritage, with significant sites and landscapes that are protected and respected. Our rail reserves include forests, woodlands, grasslands, mallee, and wetlands, supporting thousands of species of Australian plants and animals, including multiple threatened species.
Given the coverage of our network across Victoria and into NSW, our initiatives play a crucial role in connecting habitats and preserving historical and cultural assets. By leading our team, you’ll help protect and enhance the biodiversity and heritage that make our rail network unique.
About the Role
This role has been created to provide uplift and rigour as we deliver essential infrastructure developments across the state: with federal funding supporting crucial and important projects, the Environment & Heritage team is vital to the success of our work and the legacy we leave for future generations.
As a capable people leader and Subject Matter Expert, you will:
Coach and mentor your team of SMEs, developing employees’ skills to enable continuous improvement in Environmental and Heritage (E&H) issues.
Implement V/Line’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and establish frameworks, programs, policies, and plans to achieve strategic objectives.
Ensure EMS documentation is compliant with current legislation and of high quality.
Develop, support, and deliver training and education to staff on E&H topics.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding E&H concerns.
Identify and manage E&H risks through auditing, investigation, and incident response.
Facilitate the identification, evaluation, and control of E&H hazards and risks.
Promote and support environment, sustainability, and heritage programs.
Work collaboratively with the V/Line Sustainability team to implement environmental strategies.
Contribute to the maintenance of V/Line’s ISO14001:2017 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) certification.
About you
To be eligible for consideration to this role, it is essential that you have tertiary qualifications in a discipline such as Environmental Management, Applied Science, Ecology, or Sustainability.
We are seeking a confident and capable professional who can demonstrate most, or all, of the following key criteria:
Leadership and Management
Leadership and Management: Proven leadership and management experience in a similar-sized business or across multiple locations. Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team, providing direction and managing performance.
Training and Development: Develop and deliver training. Act as a coach and mentor, fostering continuous improvement in service delivery and technical skills.
Environment & Heritage Expertise
Environmental and Sustainability Management Expertise: Extensive technical and leadership experience—including strategic planning—preferably within the rail sector.
Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge: Lead Auditor in ISO14001. Ensure EMS documentation is compliant with legislation and of high quality. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Risk Management
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. Experience building strong relationships. Ability to collaborate and work across functions to implement strategies and problem-solve.
Risk Management and Incident Response: Identify and manage risks through auditing and incident response.
What we offer
Benefits include a Tool-of-Trade vehicle for work purposes, 4-week’s annual leave, 11.5% employer-paid super, and free myki for metro & regional travel.
To obtain a Position Description please contact Dee Morris, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Projects, at Dee.Morris@vline.com.au
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. We invite you to submit your current resume and answer a few pre-screening questions; a cover letter is not required.
The recruitment and selection process may include Safety testing, online assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews, and employment references.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including Medical Category 3 check, probity (police) checks, qualifications checks, and Australian entitlement to work.
Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday, 6 April 2025.
About V/Line
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 3,700 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 3,100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.
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 TalentSupport@vline.com.au 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.
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.