Senior Rail Network Strategy & Development Lead

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a senior transport planner with a rail focus to develop and test robust strategies and align rail planning with broader transport and land-use objectives.

You will engage stakeholders, analyse complex data, and translate insights into practical, lasting solutions for Victoria’s rail network. This is a Melbourne-based role with VPS conditions.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience developing transport strategies and/or plans, with a focus on rail.
• Strong understanding of Victoria’s freight and passenger rail network, with technical expertise in rail systems.
• Qualifications in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

Rail systems expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a senior transport planner with a rail focus to develop and test robust strategies and align rail planning with broader transport and land-use objectives.

You will engage stakeholders, analyse complex data, and translate insights into practical, lasting solutions for Victoria’s rail network. This is a Melbourne-based role with VPS conditions.