Title: Senior Reporting Analyst

Requisition ID: 9292

Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed Term Period: 31/12/2027

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026

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.

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.

About the role

*This is a Fixed Term Position until December 2027*

The Senior Reporting Analyst is a key role within the Road Safety Partnership Governance and Reporting team, delivering a balanced mix of strategic oversight and operational reporting to support effective program management and governance across the Road Safety portfolio. The position provides high-quality performance reporting, analysis, insights and governance support that strengthens visibility, assurance and informed decision-making aligned with Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy and Action Plans.

Working across a large and complex multi-agency environment, the role collaborates closely with teams across the Department and with the Road Safety Partnership to coordinate, validate and synthesise program, project and risk information. It ensures reporting is accurate, consistent and aligned with governance needs, while contributing to streamlined, proportionate and fit-for-purpose reporting and monitoring approaches that minimise unnecessary complexity and maximise value for decision-makers.

Key Selection Criteria
This role requires an accomplished professional with strong data literacy, able to design effective data collection and analysis approaches, derive insights from complex datasets, and support predictive decision-making. The position demands proven capability in translating strategy into well-governed programs or projects, applying critical thinking to deliver tangible business outcomes, and proactively resolving complex issues within a broader organisational context. Success in the role relies on building strong stakeholder partnerships, fostering a collaborative culture across teams, and demonstrating resilience and decisiveness when operating under pressure.

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Position accountabilities

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is seeking a Senior Reporting Analyst to deliver high-quality governance reporting and performance insights that support informed decision-making across key programs and Road Safety Partnerships. This role is responsible for coordinating and assuring accurate, timely and consistent reporting for divisional leadership and governance forums.

You will develop and maintain dashboards, summaries and insights that clearly communicate progress, risks and priorities, while monitoring program, performance and risk information to identify emerging trends and material issues. Using strong analytical capability, you will ensure reporting approaches are streamlined, scalable and focused on what matters most.

The role provides specialist, evidence-based advice to support governance discussions, assurance activities and executive briefings, translating complex information into clear, high-quality information products. You will build strong partnerships across the department and with external stakeholders to support consistent reporting practices, effective information flow and shared understanding.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement by refining reporting processes, tools and templates, supporting capability uplift in data literacy and reporting maturity, and helping streamline governance and reporting cycles. Success in this role requires strong communication and analytical skills, experience in performance or governance reporting, and a collaborative, improvement-focused mindset.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory

Demonstrated experience in program/portfolio performance reporting, governance support, monitoring, or analytics within a large, complex, or multi-agency environment.
Experience in preparing dashboards and developing project or program performance insights, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and business intelligence/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau or similar).

Desirable

Experience in preparing dashboards, project and program performance insights.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as data analytics, business, commerce, project management or information systems.
Training or certification in business analysis or business/process improvement (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent).

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 Monday, 2nd February 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 Shubhank Dadhich - Manager, Road Safety Partnership Governance and Reporting via Shubhank.Dadhich@transport.vic.gov.au.

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