Title:  Senior Transport Economist

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We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 
  

About the Role

The Senior Transport Economist position works in the Forecasting and Evaluation branch of the Modal Planning Division. The Senior Transport Economist will work in a talented team of transport economists, modellers and analysts whose purpose is to ensure high quality modelling and economics lifts the value of DTP’s planning and business cases. The role is responsible for undertaking cost benefit analysis, constructively reviewing and assuring transport economics work for business cases, helping to better integrate transport modelling and economics, contributing to DTP guidance and contributing to Australian Transport Assessment and Planning (ATAP) projects. The role will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Forecasting and Evaluation branch and partner with broader DTP colleagues and project teams delivering planning projects and business cases. The Senior Economist will have strong expertise in applied transport economics and/or transport modelling and thorough knowledge of ATAP and other relevant guidelines, underpinned by a sound understanding of economic theory.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Apply transport economics to perform cost benefit analysis of transport projects, continuously improve models and the integration of transport modelling and economics, and deliver high quality reports.
• Review and provide constructive advice on transport modelling and economic appraisal undertaken by others for DTP.
• Contribute to development of DTP and ATAP guidelines and guidance material.
• Partner with teams delivering planning projects and business cases to lift the value of their work through high quality application of economics and economic concepts.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to teams across DTP to improve how economic analysis can be incorporated to inform their decision-making.
• Plan and manage projects that support improvement in transport economics practices.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a highly capable professional with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions while considering the broader business context. The successful candidate will provide expert advice in transport economics, demonstrating a sound understanding of theory and national guidelines, and the ability to apply these pragmatically to real-world projects and policies.

You will communicate with clarity and credibility, confidently navigate complex and sensitive matters, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across teams. The role requires effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration, building positive working relationships, supporting others in challenging situations, and adapting quickly to changing priorities and environments.

Qualifications and experience

 Desirable 

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s in economics, engineering or equivalent (mandatory)
• Minimum five years’ experience in practical application of transport economics and/or transport modelling.

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 Thursday 19th of 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 Roshni Reddy – Manager Forecasting & Economics Assurance via roshni.reddy@transport.vic.gov.au or 04 67 298 380

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