Rail Planner

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a data-driven transport planning professional to turn complex information into actionable insights and recommendations. You will contribute to rail network planning and land-use challenges, working across systems to deliver meaningful public outcomes.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, clear communication, and a future-focused mindset to align with Victoria’s transport strategy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Uses data and evidence to solve problems and provide practical recommendations.
• Communicates with clarity, using facts to support decisions.
• Aligns work with broader organisational goals and emerging technologies.
• Sees connections across systems, people and processes.
• Applies transport planning expertise to real-world transport and land use challenges.

Skills

Critical thinking & data analysis

Clear communication & influence

Future-focused approach

Systems thinking

Transport planning expertise

Education

Transport planning experience or rail operations experience

Understanding of Victoria’s freight and passenger rail network

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12749

About Us

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

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Uses critical thinking and data to solve problems, applying evidence, analysis and sound judgement to develop practical solutions and informed recommendations.
• Communicates clearly and influences with evidence, using facts, data and balanced options to explain and support decisions.
• Takes a future-focused approach, aligning your work with broader organisational goals and staying current with emerging technologies and best practice.
• Understands the bigger picture, recognising how your work connects across systems, people and processes to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Brings practical data analytics and transport planning expertise, turning complex information into clear insights and applying knowledge to transport and land use challenges.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Transport planning qualifications or experience, or experience in a rail operations environment.
• An understanding of Victoria’s freight and passenger rail network.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

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.

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

For further information about the role, please contact Chris Bright - Director Rail Network Planning, [e-mail].

Redeployees

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Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm