Asset Analyst

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.

 
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About the role

**This is a 3 year Fixed Term role**

The Asset Analyst provides expert analysis and advice to support the management, optimisation, and strategic planning of transport assets. This role focuses on asset condition reporting, solution design, and long-term planning for fleets, depots, and infrastructure—particularly supporting the transition to zero-emission buses (ZEBs). The position contributes to Asset and Transition Plans to ensure assets remain safe, reliable, sustainable, and aligned with organisational goals.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, sound business and commercial acumen, and the ability to communicate and influence effectively. They will demonstrate technical expertise in asset management, apply strategic planning principles, and use analytical insights to optimise asset performance. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to deliver sustainable and integrated asset outcomes.

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Position accountabilities

• Undertake asset condition reporting, analysis, and forecasting to support investment decisions and lifecycle planning
• Provide specialist input into fleet, depot, and infrastructure solutions, with a focus on zero-emission bus (ZEB) transition and readiness.
• Develop and contribute to Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and Transition Plans (TMPs) to ensure assets are reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
• Identify and assess risks, opportunities, and performance trends to inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams, operators, and stakeholders to ensure asset strategies align with operational, financial, and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory

• Proven experience in asset analysis, reporting, and lifecycle planning within transport or large infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of Asset Management Plans (AMPs), Transition/Maintenance Plans (TMPs), and asset performance frameworks.
• Tertiary qualification or experience in asset management, engineering, or transport planning, with exposure to zero-emission fleet transitions and supporting infrastructure.

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 Saturday, 22 November 2025.

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 Sunny Gill, Technical Manager at

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