Manager, Regional & School Bus Network Design

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead strategic bus network planning, analyse performance data, and collaborate with rail operators, councils and government teams to improve transport connections.

You will guide a high-performing team, drive evidence-based decisions, and prepare high-quality briefings for senior executives to influence funding and policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in transport planning or a related field.
• Experience in strategic transport planning or related areas.
• Strong data analysis and evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic bus network planning to improve and expand services.
• Analyse network performance and identify service gaps with evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with rail, bus operators, councils and government teams.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and promote accountability.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior executives to influence decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in transport planning or related field

Job description

About Us

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12916

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

You’re someone who:

Strategic bus network planning: Lead plans to improve and expand bus services, ensuring they meet community needs and align with government priorities.

Data analysis and decision-making: Analyse network performance, identify service gaps and develop evidence-based recommendations, business cases and investment proposals to secure funding and approvals.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement: Work effectively with rail and other transport planners, bus operators, government teams and local councils to improve transport connections and integrate services with land use.

Leadership and delivery: Lead and develop a high-performing team, promote accountability and innovation, and overcome barriers to delivering network improvements.

Communication and influence: Prepare clear, high-quality reports, briefings and presentations, and confidently engage with senior executives, government representatives and stakeholders to influence decisions and achieve outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

A tertiary Qualifications and/ or Experience in transport planning or related field

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

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.

Redeployees

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For further information about the role, please contact Naomi S Langdon, Director Road Tram and Active Transport Planning via [e-mail]

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 8th November 2026.

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm