Title:  Public Transport 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.

Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.

Modal Planning is a Division within Network Design and Integration Group at the Department of Transport and Plannng, and is responsible for bringing together the planning for the rail, bus, tram, active transport and strategic road network into one team to deliver on our objective of simple, connected journeys.

This role is within the Public Transport Planning Analytics branch and focuses on supporting the Bus Planning and Reform Team (also within Modal Planning).

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

The purpose of this role is to help provide a solid evidence base to support for the development of new public transport service plans. Achieving this requires the transformation, analysis, and presentation of performance, reliability and patronage data for the public transport network, as well as demographic and other relevant spatial analysis. This will likely include the development of data transformation flows, dashboards, and geospatial project templates and tools.

The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the division. The position will be supported by senior colleagues and the team leader to develop their skills and knowledge in the role.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Develop, support, and upgrade data visualisation tools/dashboards that provide relevant and insightful information around passenger movements, service levels, and operational metrics that provide a strong evidence base for bus planners to design and cost service changes.
• Refresh and upgrade tailored spatial data layers relevant to bus planners.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases with catchment area metrics for current and proposed service networks.
• Collaborate with other teams to analyse and identify opportunities to improve data quality.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for data analytics.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a collaborative and adaptable professional with strong foundational skills in critical thinking, data literacy and clear communication, able to interpret information, derive insights and present content for diverse audiences. The role requires resilience, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively in a team environment while contributing ideas and supporting shared goals. A foundational understanding of integrated transport planning and how Victorian transport networks operate to deliver strong customer and network efficiency outcomes is required.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• A relevant tertiary qualification or experience in Transport Planning, Data/Computer Science/Analytics/Engineering, or another field relevant to this role.

Desirable  

• Knowledge of the Victorian public transport system
• Expertise in the use of GIS software, ideally ARCGIS and/or QGIS.
• Skills in data analytics platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, and/or databricks.
• Experience with programming and querying languages such as SQL, R, and/or Python.
• Experience with public transport network planning software such as HASTUS, Austrics, Optibus and/or Remix.

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 18th of January 2026. 

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 Chris Loader, Director Public Transport Planning Analytics via 0412 209 017 or chris.loader@transport.vic.gov.au (available to respond to queries 5-9 January 2026)

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