Senior Risk Advisor

Shape safer rail projects and help drive change in a workplace that values diverse perspectives and practical expertise.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Risk Advisor to join V / Line’s Projects function, leading best-practice risk management across a major portfolio of works.

This is a critical role where you’ll guide project and operational teams to identify, assess and manage risks across the lifecycle, embedding robust practices that meet both AS ISO 31000 and the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL), including SFAIRP (so far as is reasonably practicable).

As our Senior Risk Advisor, you’ll :

• Lead and implement consistent risk management practices across the Projects portfolio.
• Conduct and facilitate risk assessments and reviews, identifying controls and helping build strong treatment plans.
• Monitor operational risk activities, provide insights, and offer improvements that strengthen compliance and delivery confidence.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver risk reporting for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Help shape the Risk Management Annual Plan in partnership with the Risk Manager and Quality, Compliance and Risk functions.
• Plan and deliver risk training to uplift capability across the Group.

About You

We are seeking a senior professional with deep expertise in project and operational risk. We need someone who brings strong technical skills, understands the complexity of the rail environment, and can lead risk management from the front.

To be considered, you must meet most, or all, of the following key selection criteria :

Salary for these permanent roles is in the range from Clerk C5 (Base $106,204) to SO 1.3 (Base $129,759), in accordance with the V / Line Rail Operations and Administrative Employees Agreement 2023.

Benefits include a 4-week’s annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, 11.5% employer-paid super, and free myki for metro & regional travel.

How to Apply

Drive risk leadership in major rail infrastructure projects. Join a team that’s building the future of Victoria’s transport network.

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.

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.

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