Engineering Interface Manager

Full-time, Permanent

V/Line is experiencing significant growth. We’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and major projects. With more than 3,700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and huge rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2,500 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

The primary objective of the Engineering Interface Manager is to manage and direct a team of V/Line, Contract, and interface personnel to:

• Interface to the wider business—particularly Network Engineering, Maintenance and Operations—to keep them informed about proposed options and the progression of design work
• Seek the input and endorsement of key stakeholders to develop and progress works
• Be responsible and accountable for the Engineering Change Process for project works
• Contribute to systems engineering reviews, SiD workshops, and stakeholder reviews
• Control project design variation during Project Execution stage
• Assist quality, operational readiness, commissioning, and handover teams in performing their duties

This position is responsible for providing staff a safe workplace, where risks are identified, understood, and managed, and a safe environment for customers and visitors is maintained.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in an Engineering discipline, with 10+ years demonstrated experience and skills in engineering management, preferably in the rail environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to tailor your technical messages according to your audience.
• Extensive and diverse experience in rail systems across various greenfield and brownfield project environments.
• Ability to drive creative, point-of-difference design solutions that consider economic parameters.
• Ability to oversee the design management process to ensure that projects meet client expectations.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

What we offer

• Career opportunities

• Commitment to culture

• Personal development

• Inclusive environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Workplace flexibility

• Free myki travel

• Contribute to connecting Victorians

Essential information

This is a Medical Category 3 role.

The selection process may include assessments, a behavioural event interview, probity (police check), reference checks, and a medical.

To work at V/Line, you must have an Employee Working with Children (WWC) check (or the ability to obtain a WWC check prior to commencing employment).

Apply now

For more information about this role, please contact Dee Morris, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, dee.morris@vline.com.au

Click ‘Apply’ to go to our Careers page and submit your application.

Please include an up-to-date resume along with a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the best person for this great opportunity.

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.