Data Analyst

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Information Management

Reference: 5876

**About Us**

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

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.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

Maintenance Operations Team sits under Transport Services Group. It is responsible for road maintenance and managing contractors to make sure roads maintan a the best condition in regional Victoria.

**About the Role**

The Data Analyst position sits within Regional Transport and is responsible for analysing asset data information across the regional road network, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure network priorities are being achieved in line with legislative requirements.

To access the full position description, please click **here.**

**Your outcomes and accountabilties,**
- **Effective Data Analysis -**effectively monitor and analyse the work effort required to deliver the program of works and the work effort demand of maintenance works against the relevant specifications across the arterial regional road network.
- **Accurate Asset Data - **The incumbent has developed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all asset data captured is accurate and aids in the effective and efficient delivery of infrastructure.
- **Program and Contract Performance Reviews**:

- The incumbent has exercised professional, independent judgment to effectively review and analyse program and contract performance against cost, time, scope and quality.
- **Work Package Delivery - **The incumbent has demonstrated that executed work packages meet client requirements.
- **Continuous Improvement - **The incumbent has contributed to a culture of innovation and continuous process improvement.
- **Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.**

**Key Selection Criteria**

In this role, you’ll focus on **partnering and co-creation**, working closely with stakeholders and experts to ensure active collaboration in designing and testing strategies, programs, or products. You’ll ensure decisions are made within set timeframes and align with user needs.

Your **critical thinking and problem-solving** skills will help you interpret guidelines, analyze available ideas, and take action—whether independently or in consultation with others—to resolve complex issues and make well-informed decisions.

You’ll manage **project delivery** by defining tasks, coordinating work, and monitoring progress. You’ll make adjustments as needed to ensure outcomes are achieved.

With strong **influence and persuasion** abilities, you’ll tailor your communication style to suit different audiences and effectively address objections, linking your ideas to others’ values and goals.

Your **stakeholder management** skills will help you add value, connect people with relevant areas, monitor satisfaction, and address issues constructively.

On a personal level, you’ll demonstrate **flexibility and adaptability**, quickly adjusting systems and processes to evolving priorities.

With a focus on **outcomes thinking**, you’ll help your team understand the strategic direction of the organization and link their work to its broader community impact.

Finally, you’ll foster **collaboration**, guiding others to create a culture of teamwork, overcoming barriers, and identifying opportunities to collaborate with other teams for better outcomes.

Join us and bring your expertise to deliver impactful, collaborative solutions

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Tertiary qualifications in mathematics, statistics, engineering, information systems or equivalent
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