Contracts Manager - Operations

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

As Contracts Manager within our Coach Services team, you will oversee expenditure contracts, reporting to the Manager, Operations Contracts within the Operations group.

This role provides the opportunity to play a pivotal role in financial and strategic planning, driving supplier relations, and implementing process improvements to minimise risks and enhance operational performance.

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to reduce risks and maximise contract value.
• Partnering with Operational Managers, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Suppliers to ensure the efficient, cost-effective delivery of goods and services aligned with performance targets.
• Proactively managing contract risks to ensure compliance with organisational goals and achieve successful contract outcomes.
• Utilising contract management experience and a methodical approach to deliver impactful results that support operations leaders, staff, and customers, while embracing diverse methods and innovative solutions.
• Administering contracts in line with approved plans, ensuring contract details are up to date and accurate.
• Supporting operations leaders in driving continuous improvements through effective supplier collaboration.

About You

You bring solid experience managing contracts in operational sectors (e.g., Construction, Aviation, Transport), overseeing them from inception to completion, including the development of Contract Management Plans. You have a sharp attention to detail and excel at analysing trends, mitigating risks, and driving improvements. You also work well both independently and as part of a team.

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Proactive stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate contract principles to a wide range of audiences, including non-experts.
• Excellent analytical abilities to identify and report on contract trends.
• Familiarity with working in regulated environments and adhering to compliance standards.
• A track record of managing costs within contract-approved limits.
• 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.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

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 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.

The remuneration for this position aligns with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administrative Employees Agreement 2023 and falls within the S0.1.1 - SO.1.3 classification range ($122,020 - $129,759).

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 16 March 2025.