Group Manager Property Operations, Freight & Leasing

About Us

VicTrack is the custodial owner of Victoria’s rail transport land, assets and infrastructure. We work to protect and grow the value of the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system and make travel and living better for all Victorians. With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail transport – our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and telecommunication networks – our focus is on strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

When you join VicTrack, you'll become part of an organisation that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. Everyone is welcome to apply for a role at VicTrack and we encourage open discussions about any adjustments you might need during the recruitment process or within the role. If you have a disability or specific access requirements, please let us know how we can offer you additional support.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment | hybrid work 4 x days in office, 1 x day WFH
• Stable work environment - Victorian Government state-owned enterprise
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (36 unpaid)
• Comprehensive health & wellness programs
• Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop your career

The challenges of our fast-growing sector put our people at the front of some of Victoria’s most exciting projects in telecommunications, property development and project delivery – with job opportunities as diverse as our organisation.

The Role

The Group Manager, Property Operations leads and supports the success for the performance of VicTrack's operational property portfolio, improving revenue outcomes while ensuring safe, compliant and effective service delivery. The role provides leadership across the leasing, licencing, freight access and operational interfaces. The position supports lease and license administration and management, including renewals and rent reviews, contract and vendor performance, incident and compliance management. It also manages freight access and third-party interfaces, ensures compliance with rail safety requirements including Rail Infrastructure Manager accreditation.

The position is a 3-year PESES-1 contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance of contractual arrangements of VicTrack’s operational property, lease, licence, utilities, services and freight portfolios, using sound judgement in decision making ensuring delivery of performance, compliance, service outcomes and continuous improvement aligned to organisational objectives.
• Facilitate and support complex negotiations across leases, licenses, freight access and service arrangements, exercising strong influence to achieve optimal financial, operational, stakeholder and community outcomes. Provide leadership across tenants, operator and stakeholder relationships and outsourced service providers, ensuring effective service delivery, contract performance, value for money and outcomes aligned to organisational and community expectations.
• Provide responsible leadership for operational budgets and revenue portfolios, ensuring sound financial management, forecasting, performance tracking and corrective action to achieve agreed financial outcomes.
• Identify, assess and manage complex operational, commercial and legislative risks. Undertaking risk mitigation and leading the resolution of issues and incidents to ensure the achievement of organisational goals including compliance with statutory, contractual and rail safety obligations, including maintenance of RIM accreditation and rail safety systems.
• Maintain oversight of freight access arrangements and operational interfaces, ensuring equitable, efficient and compliant access to VicTrack’s rail infrastructure for third-party operators.
• Provide clear, authoritative operational and commercial advice to senior leaders, Board and key decision-makers, translating complex risks, constraints and opportunities into practical recommendations that support informed decisions.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Property, Business, Commerce, Engineering or related discipline (mandatory).

Knowledge & Experience:

• Highly developed leadership and people management skills that foster a high-performing culture aligned to common vision. Demonstrated ability to support and develop capability within a diverse team in a dynamic environment by encouraging innovation, building trust, providing support, coaching, mentoring and guiding teams and emerging leaders.
• Experience achieving and delivering high quality outcomes and priorities that meet expectations of senior executives; the Board; other key stakeholders including customers.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to operational portfolios with commercial accountabilities, including lease and licence management, revenue optimisation and service delivery; ability to balance financial outcomes with operational, safety and compliance requirements in complex regulatory environments.
• Highly developed ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including tenants, operators and government partners; ability to build trust, manage competing priorities and support aligned outcomes across complex stakeholder environments

To Apply

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and submit your resume in PDF format only. All applications are strictly confidential.

We are proud to be recognized by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. Explore the WORK180 website to learn about our benefits and policies. Research shows that 60% of women and underrepresented groups may decide not to proceed, even after drafting an application. We believe diversity strengthens every team, so even if you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!

Offer of employment is strictly subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and criminal history check. VicTrack is an equal opportunity and human rights employer.

Closing Date: 18/06/2026

***PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND/OR COVER LETTER IN PDF FORMAT