Senior Planning & Development Insights Analyst

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

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne—CBD invites applications for a Senior Planning and Development Analyst to provide insights into growth, development and land use change. You will use spatial and non-spatial data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making, translating findings into clear advice, reports and recommendations for policy and infrastructure decisions.

You will build relationships across the department, improve datasets and analytical processes, and

Qualifications

• List A tertiary qualification in urban planning, economics or a related field (mandatory).
• Relevant experience aligned to the role's accountabilities and capabilities (mandatory).
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to inform project work and understanding of Victoria's planning system (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Turn complex data into clear, reliable insights to support decision-making.
• Translate analysis into reports, visualisations and policy recommendations.
• Build relationships across the department and lead projects on growth and land use.
• Improve datasets and analytical processes for evidence-based outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaborative problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in urban planning or economics

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne—CBD invites applications for a Senior Planning and Development Analyst to provide insights into growth, development and land use change. You will use spatial and non-spatial data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making, translating findings into clear advice, reports and recommendations for policy and infrastructure decisions.

You will build relationships across the department, improve datasets and analytical processes, and