Title:  Senior Transport Modeller

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 & Integration is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for delivering transport priorities through the development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program, and to plan Victoria’s transport network. 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

As a Senior Transport Modeller, you’ll work with the Victorian Integrated Transport Model (VITM), City Plan and related tools to provide high-quality modelling advice to support long-term transport planning, economic evaluation, and business case development. You’ll contribute to scenario development, model enhancement, and the provision of trusted forecasting advice to teams across the department and beyond.

This role involves working closely with planners, project partners and government stakeholders, supporting decisions that shape the future of Victoria’s transport systems. You’ll contribute to improving methodologies, refining assumptions, and making modelling outputs more accessible and impactful for decision-makers.

Access the Position Description HERE to learn more about the role, responsibilities, and what we’re looking for.

What you’ll bring – and why you’ll want to be here

You bring strong technical expertise in strategic transport modelling and a passion for solving complex problems through data, collaboration and creativity. Whether you’re building models, coding improvements, refining inputs or supporting planning partners, you work with purpose, accuracy and attention to detail.

You’re confident navigating complex projects and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. You thrive in an environment where collaboration matters, your advice influences real-world outcomes, and your work contributes to more sustainable, efficient and evidence-based transport systems.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, respected modelling team that influences key planning and policy outcomes across Victoria.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field such as economics, engineering, mathematics, planning or equivalent.
• Strategic transport modelling practical experience
• Strong coding skills

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

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 9:00 pm on Sunday 1 June 2025 

Please include a resume and cover letter.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal.

We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For more information, contact James Eunson – Manager, Transport Modelling & Forecasting at james.eunson@transport.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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