Senior Advisor Signal Network Optimisation (SNO)

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

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a Senior Advisor SNO to support traffic signal reviews, enhance road safety, reduce congestion and improve travel reliability for drivers, public transport, freight, cyclists and pedestrians.

You will coordinate corridor reviews, collect and analyse data, prepare project documents and gather stakeholder feedback while ensuring the network meets changing community needs.

Qualifications

• Analytical and reporting abilities are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corridor reviews to assess network performance.
• Collect and analyse data to support traffic signal decisions.
• Prepare project documents and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Check traffic monitoring equipment for accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of reviews and outcomes.
• Distribute final reports to stakeholders and support implementation.

Skills

Analytical & reporting abilities

Job description

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

The Senior Advisor SNO supports Melbourne’s traffic signal reviews to improve road safety, reduce congestion and make travel more reliable for drivers, public transport, freight, cyclists and pedestrians. The role works with councils, transport operators and technical teams to assess network performance and identify practical improvements.

Key responsibilities include coordinating corridor reviews, collecting and analysing data, preparing project documents, gathering stakeholder feedback and checking traffic monitoring equipment. The role also maintains accurate records, coordinates the resolution of equipment issues and distributes final reports to stakeholders, helping ensure Melbourne’s traffic signal network meets the changing needs of the community.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Build strong stakeholder relationships, understand diverse needs and negotiate outcomes that benefit all parties.
• Apply critical thinking and systems thinking to solve complex problems, address root causes and deliver practical solutions.
• Influence and persuade others through clear communication, strategic planning and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Align daily work with organisational priorities and connect project outcomes to broader strategic goals and community benefits.
• Demonstrate resilience by communicating confidently, responding constructively to feedback and fostering collaboration across teams and organisations.

Qualifications and experience

You'll bring:

• Analytical & reporting abilities (mandatory).

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Ian Timms, Manager Network Resilience, at [e-mail].

Redeployees

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Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm