Public Transport Analyst

Join to apply for the Public Transport Analyst role at Department of Transport and Planning. 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. Position Details Title: Public Transport Analyst Location: Melbourne – CBD Work Type: Ongoing Full Time Requisition ID: **** Date Posted: 23 Dec **** About The Role The purpose of this role is to provide a solid evidence base to support the development of new public transport service plans. This involves transforming, analysing and presenting performance, reliability and patronage data for the public transport network, along with 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. Senior colleagues and the team leader will support the development of skills and knowledge in the role. 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 to help bus planners 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. 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 ****. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Non‑VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months. How To Apply Click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 18th of January ****. Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal; we are unable to accept email or manual submissions. Contact For further information about the role, please contact Chris Loader, Director Public Transport Planning Analytics via ************ or ******. Available to respond to queries 5-9 January ****. 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