Operational Modelling Analyst

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a skilled modeller to help deliver operational and strategic transport forecasting and traffic modelling insights. Based in Macquarie Park, you will support meso and micro modelling, undertake analyses, and contribute to forecasting activities that inform future transport planning decisions.

You will apply modelling software such as Aimsun, SIDRA, VISSIM and Dynameq, with Python scripting valued, and you will communicate complex results clearly to technical and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational and strategic transport modelling concepts, methodologies and analysis techniques.
• Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting data to support model development and improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in transport planning, engineering, mathematics, data science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to attend Macquarie Park office on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team delivering operational and strategic transport forecasting and traffic modelling solutions.
• Support development, operation, review and continuous improvement of meso and micro transport models.
• Analyse, develop and improve transport models and forecasting capabilities in a complex environment.
• Translate technical findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to inform future transport planning decisions.

Skills

Transport modelling concepts

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in transport planning/engineering/mathematics/data science or related discipline

Tools

Aimsun

SIDRA

VISSIM

Dynameq

Python

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location

Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 111474

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $124810.0-$139787.0

In this role, you'll:

• Be working as part of a team delivering operational and strategic transport forecasting and traffic modelling solutions.
• This role will see you support the development, operation, review and continuous improvement of meso and micro transport models, undertake transport and traffic analysis, contribute to forecasting activities, and build your expertise across a range of modelling projects that inform future transport planning decisions.
• You will analyse, develop and improve transport models and forecasting capabilities in a complex and evolving transport planning environment, balancing technical rigour, quality assurance and stakeholder requirements to support project outcomes across Transport for NSW.
• Your analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly formed across transport planning, transport modelling, engineering, mathematics, data science or related fields will see you excel in developing and reviewing transport models, interpreting complex datasets, supporting forecasting activities and delivering clear, evidence-based insights for a range of stakeholders.
• You’re recognised as a collaborative and detail-oriented professional, skilled at analysing transport data, documenting modelling assumptions and translating technical findings for both technical and non-technical audiences, experienced in transport and traffic modelling principles, quality assurance processes and the use of modelling software such as Aimsun, SIDRA, VISSIM and/or Dynameq.

Experience with Python scripting to support modelling and analytical activities will be highly regarded.

You will also bring:

• Knowledge of operational and strategic transport modelling concepts, methodologies and analysis techniques.
• Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting data to support model development and improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain modelling inputs, outputs, assumptions and limitations to diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in transport planning, engineering, mathematics, data science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• The ability to attend the Macquarie Park office on Mondays and Tuesdays, with an additional half-day attendance at an office location of your choice.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.

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