People Business Partner
12-month Fixed Term ContractDiverse role to keep you engaged and constantly learning
Hybrid opportunity (3 days per week in office, Melbourne CBD based)
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 the People Business Partner, you play a key role in supporting V/Line’s People, Safety, Sustainability & Risk function. You’ll work closely with leaders to deliver people strategies that enable day-to-day operations, while applying a best practice lens to performance management, employee relations, engagement, and development. Your guidance will help ensure people initiatives are effective, contemporary, and aligned with organisational needs.
This role sits within the broader People team and primarily supports the Assets & Maintenance and Network Strategy & Development portfolios. While portfolio alignment may adapt over time, the focus remains on fostering collaboration, enabling shared learning, and maintaining balanced workloads across the team.
Key Accountabilities include:
Support the Lead People Business Partner and managers in identifying workforce needs, addressing talent gaps, and planning for succession.
Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, ensuring legal compliance and a positive work environment.
Guide leaders on performance management, including reviews, coaching, and feedback.
Provide support during organisational changes to keep employees engaged and aligned with new objectives.
Analyse People team data to offer insights on workforce effectiveness, engagement, and development needs.
Drive and support organisational policies and programs, championing change and continuous improvement.
Work in a large, fast-paced and multi-faceted organisation across CBD and Regional locations.
About You
You are highly adaptable and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You excel at building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels within the organisation. You are confident with managing complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality, ensuring that all parties feel respected and supported.
In addition to this, our ideal candidate will possess the following:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across teams and functions to drive outcomes
High level of initiative and a consistent commitment to producing high-quality work, especially under time pressure and with conflicting priorities
Demonstrated experience in a People Partnering role, ideally within a large and complex organisation
Strategic thinking and excellent problem-solving skills to resolve complex people issues
Commitment to continuous improvement and experience in supporting the implementation of change initiatives within an organisation
Demonstrated alignment to 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 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.