Title:  Business Intelligence Analyst

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a 12-Month Fixed Term role.

The Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the development, support and maintenance of business intelligence tools, such as Power BI interactive reports, and providing meaningful analytical insights from these products. The position complements the role of the Senior Business Intelligence Analyst and will need to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders within the Project Management Office (PMO) branch as well as across the Department to utilise a variety of data/information sources including the Project Portfolio Management system to support project delivery uplift and information sharing.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Power BI Report Development – using expertise in business intelligence software (Power BI) to develop new and innovative reports that provide accurate and timely data to the Portfolio Management Office, DTP Executive Leadership and other stakeholders based on data from project management systems and other data sources.
• Subject Matter Expertise – using demonstrated proficiency and ability to understand the use of business intelligence to support and coach other members of the Portfolio Management Office in the use of Power BI reports to support decision-making and information exchange.
• Innovative & High-Quality Reporting – develops and presents high quality reports, technical and professional documents for stakeholders and project delivery teams with insights, trend analysis about project and portfolio performance to ensure that reported project information is accurate, timely and meets quality criteria.
• Stakeholder Management - Liaises effectively with project delivery teams, central agencies, transport agencies and other stakeholders to gather, review and prepare accurate reports.
• Change Management - Utilises knowledge of project portfolio management systems, supports the development and implementation of interactive reports to streamline the analysis of project information; provides advice to project teams to continually improve reported project information quality.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a professional with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting guidelines, analysing information, and making informed decisions. The role requires applied data literacy, including advanced Excel skills, data analysis, and visualisation to support decision-making, alongside a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to understand stakeholder needs, tailor messaging effectively, and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with business intelligence software (Power BI & DAX), Microsoft Excel and experience using those skills to support business reporting outcomes (mandatory).
• Microsoft Power BI Report Builder (Paginated Reports) experience (desirable).

Culture Value 

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals. 

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. 

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. 

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months. 

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 17th of August 2025. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Angelo Renda, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst via angelo.renda@transport.vic.gov.au

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