Title:  Principal Insights and Data Analyst

About us 
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.   
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.   

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.   

People, Legal and Governance provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

About the role 
As the Principal Insights and Data Analyst you’ll play a key role in driving evidence-based workforce decision-making across the Department. As a senior specialist, you’ll lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced workforce analytics, dashboards, and reporting to inform strategic workforce planning and organisational performance.

You will translate complex workforce data into clear insights, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and ensure data integrity and governance across systems. Working collaboratively with ICT, Finance and HR teams, you’ll help deliver a single source of truth for workforce information and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

This role also provides leadership within the analytics function—mentoring analysts, embedding best practice, and driving continuous improvement in data reporting and insights.

To access the Position Description, please click here. 

Position Accountabilitie

• Lead the development of enterprise-level workforce dashboards, reports, and data models (Power BI and related tools).
• Conduct advanced analytics, including forecasting, modelling, and scenario analysis.
• Ensure workforce data integrity, governance, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Provide high-quality insights and advice linking workforce data to strategy and outcomes.
• Partner across teams to integrate data systems and strengthen data capability.
• Mentor and coach analysts, embedding consistency and innovation in reporting.

About You
You are an accomplished analyst with strong systems thinking and data literacy. You bring deep experience in workforce analytics, advanced visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI), and the ability to translate data into strategic insights. A natural collaborator and problem-solver, you excel at influencing stakeholders and driving improvement in how data informs decisions.

Qualifications and experience 
Mandatory 

• Expertise in Power BI (advanced DAX, data modelling, enterprise dashboards, automation) 

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in workforce analytics, reporting and insights in a large, complex organisation
• Tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, HR, Business, Economics or a related discipline
• Experience mentoring and uplifting capability in analytics teams is highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of SuccessFactors (People Analytics, Story Reports) and/or SAP HR reporting modules, with experience in configuration, data extraction and governance
• Sound understanding of data privacy, compliance and governance frameworks in the public sector

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 
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians. 

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning. 

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 11.59pm on Wednesday, 12th of November 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 Mat Williams – Director, People Insights and Strategy, at mat.williams@transport.vic.gov.au. 
 

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