Bus Data & GIS Coordinator

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Bus Data Coordinator to manage and maintain Victoria’s bus stop, route, timetable and geospatial data. You will ensure data accuracy and consistency across websites, journey planners, apps and signage, supporting reliable travel information for customers and operators.

Based in Melbourne’s CBD on a fixed-term, full-time arrangement, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, handle data imports/exports, and respond to

Qualifications

• Builds positive stakeholder and customer relationships with timely responses and high-quality outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, adapting messaging to the audience.
• Works collaboratively across teams with diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Thinks critically, follows processes, identifies solutions and seeks guidance when needed.
• Adapts to changing priorities while applying foundational geospatial data knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate spatial and timetable data for Victoria’s public transport network.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across websites, journey planners, apps and signage.
• Handle data imports/exports and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Clear communication

Collaborative work

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Data Management / Spatial Sciences or GIS

3+ years professional experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Bus Data Coordinator to manage and maintain Victoria’s bus stop, route, timetable and geospatial data. You will ensure data accuracy and consistency across websites, journey planners, apps and signage, supporting reliable travel information for customers and operators.

Based in Melbourne’s CBD on a fixed-term, full-time arrangement, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, handle data imports/exports, and respond to