Title:  Senior Analyst

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. 
Intergovernmental Relations leads and co-ordinates DTP’s investment and reform engagement with the Commonwealth and other State/Territory governments. We support DTP Ministers and the Secretary on Commonwealth engagement and manage the Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program to deliver low cost, innovative transport solutions in partnership with communities.

About the role

The Senior Analyst supports the Principal Analyst, Intergovernmental Relations to deliver high-quality strategic policy advice and insights aligned to national reform and international engagement. Working within a specialised team, you will coordinate and monitor planning, housing, building and land delivery outcomes, ensuring Victoria’s priorities are effectively integrated with transport reform, and represented across Australian and international jurisdictions. This dynamic role contributes to cross-jurisdictional reform, intergovernmental negotiations and federation funding agreements, including National Competition Policy matters.

You will collaborate closely with central agencies and portfolio partners while supporting delivery of the Government’s First Peoples reform agenda. Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian Treaty process and strong policy analysis capability are essential to succeed in this influential role.

• Build and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with stakeholders across DTP, the VPS
• Support the ED, IGR and DTP Deputy Secretaries in engaging with the Commonwealth government on cross-cutting issues.
• Provide strategic advice and policy support to DTP’s First Peoples Self-Determination Reform team on Treaty and other matters, and support the ED, IGR as a member of the Secretary’s First Peoples Tier 2 Committee.
• Provide strategic advice on how DTP can best meet its obligations for Indigenous participation under various State and Commonwealth frameworks and agreements, 
• Support the Executive Director, Intergovernmental Relations, in engagement with Victoria’s Regional Partnerships.

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What we’re looking for 

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong political and organisational awareness, with an ability to navigate formal and informal decision-making processes while ensuring advice aligns with public sector values, legal obligations and strategic priorities. You apply advanced critical thinking to analyse complex issues within a broader business context, identifying root causes and embedding sustainable solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. Your well-developed influencing skills enable you to build consensus, secure buy-in and leverage expert input to strengthen proposals. With a systems thinking mindset, you identify trends, interdependencies and emerging risks across organisational and community contexts. You also build trusted stakeholder partnerships, anticipate underlying needs and align diverse interests to achieve shared objectives and enduring reform outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage, as would an understanding of Commonwealth - State relations in Australia. 

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 Monday, 16 March 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 Tristen J Walker, Principal Analyst, via tristen.walker@transport.vic.gov.au

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