- Professional
- Escritório em Melbourne
Occupation Scheduler
12 Month Fixed-Term Position
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.
Positioned within our Projects group and working in a close-knit team, the remit of the Occupation Scheduler is to ensure the smooth planning and coordination of planned occupations.
The Occupation Scheduler liaises with both internal and external stakeholders to make sure all checkpoints and targets are met to be able to officially schedule the rail occupation.
About the role
Coordinate and review closure requests to ensure they are clear, comprehensive, and support a well-executed closure plan.
Assist in the planning and scheduling of closure events from T-52 to T-12, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify risks, understand wider network and event impacts, and ensure all elements required for a successful closure are incorporated into the plan.
Provide expert guidance on disruptive closure needs and access requirements, progressing requests through formal review channels while supporting project projections and smooth handover to Occupation Coordinators.
Proactively identify opportunities to optimise work during closures and enhance planning outcomes for future events.
About you
You’ll bring experience in scheduling or planning, ideally gained within a rail or broader transport environment.
Sound knowledge of the Victorian Rail Network, including rail operating systems, Safeworking, and familiarity with Train Control, will be highly regarded
You’re known for your strong critical thinking and organisational skills, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to stay on top of day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
Ideal skills and strengths:
Ability to work confidently within structured processes and meet strict deadlines.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks to meet business objectives.
Clear and responsive communication skills, including experience engaging with internal stakeholders and external government agencies.
Proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and the TRACKR app.
Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.
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.
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 [email protected] 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.
V/Line is proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.
At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.
Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administrative Employees Agreement 2023 and is classified in the range of Clerk C1 – C4, which equates to a base salary in the range of $80,860 – $102,122.
Applications close: 27th of November 2025.
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