Title:  Bus Data Coordinator

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 

About the Role

Job Location: 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

This role manages and keeps up to date the digital map of Victoria’s bus network. You will maintain accurate information on bus stops, routes, paths and timetables, ensuring it is consistent across systems, websites, apps and signage. You will work closely with internal teams, bus operators and external partners to gather and update data, and plan for upcoming network changes. You will also manage how data is shared across systems. Success in this role ensures customers and the transport industry can rely on clear, accurate and consistent public transport information.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who:

• Enjoys working with data, maps and solving problems to support decisions
• Can plan and prioritise tasks, manage your work effectively and keep accurate records
• Has strong data skills, including analysing data, creating visualisations and using advanced Excel
• Can adapt to changing priorities and work well with different teams and stakeholders
• Can communicate clearly, collaborate effectively and deliver insights, reports and spatial outputs that support decision-making

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Qualification in, Data Management and/or Spatial Sciences or GIS
• Knowledge of the Victorian public transport network including routes, approximate spans and frequencies.
• Understanding of bus operations and how bus timetable, geospatial and scheduling data reflect bus operations.
• Understanding of coordinate systems, GPS and data collection processes.
• Experience and expertise in the use of data manipulation software eg FME or scripting in SQL would be desirable. 

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. 

How to apply 

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 23rd of April 2026.  

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Carly Illingworth - Senior Bus Coordinator via carly.illingworth@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees  

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy here: 
https://www.vic.gov.au/public-sector-industrial-relations-policies-2025/redundancy-redeployment-and-retrenchment 

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