Senior Compliance Manager

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

• Free travel on all public transport – Trains | Trams | V/Line
• 17.5% leave loading
• 1 x Extra day off (EDO) per month
• Flexible work environment | hybrid work – 2 x days in office, 3 x days 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 Senior Compliance Manager is a key member of the Legal & Compliance team, responsible for providing high level strategic compliance advice to VicTrack’s executive and senior leadership.

This role will lead the central compliance function to drive legal and regulatory compliance across VicTrack’s business delivery. VicTrack’s manages its compliance obligations through a hybrid function, with Legal & Compliance responsible for managing, monitoring and oversight of compliance obligations and activities, in collaboration with Finance who run audit & assurance functions, whilst the delivery groups are responsible for ensuring day-today business activities achieve compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the compliance team, to deliver a professional, high-quality, service focused approach and support ongoing capability development.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of VicTrack’s compliance framework. Ensure alignment with all relevant legislative, regulatory, ministerial and policy obligations, to maintain an accurate and current enterprise compliance register.
• Provide advice to Business and Delivery Groups on the interpretation of obligations and the implementation of effective controls.
• Oversee compliance activities including core compliance processes to support consistent compliance practices across the organisation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to embed compliance capability across the business. Develop and deliver training and guidance to building understanding and support compliance across the organisation.
• Prepare and present compliance reporting and insights to the Executive, Board, and Audit & Risk Management Committee. Provide strategic advice on key risks and emerging obligations. compliance risks, emerging obligations, and organisational readiness, ensuring transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making at senior governance levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or compliance (mandatory).

Knowledge & Experience:

• Highly developed leadership and people management skills fostering a high-performance culture aligned to common vision, including modelling expected behaviours; ability to lead a diverse team in a dynamic environment, foster a positive and collaborative organisational culture.
• Demonstrated ability to build a culture of collaboration across organisational teams; looks for and facilitates opportunities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience driving and delivering high quality outcomes and priorities that ensure legal and regulatory compliance that meets expectations of senior executives; the Board; other key stakeholders including customers. Demonstrated experience performing end to end compliance activities, including identifying, interpreting and operationalising new or amended legislative or regulatory obligations.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide compliance frameworks and compliance registers within a complex corporate or government environment.
• Evidence of successfully partnering with diverse stakeholders—including other internal business groups, senior executives, Boards, and non-compliance professionals—to achieve shared compliance outcomes, influence decision-making, and drive behavioural change across an organisation.
• Strong ability to analyse complex compliance issues, provide clear and actionable advice, develop high-quality reporting, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

To Apply

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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: 2/07/2026

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