Transport Planner, Bus Network

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

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria is seeking a Transport Planner – Bus Network to design and evaluate bus services across Victoria. You will develop route and timetable solutions using data, GIS, and HASTUS, focusing on customer needs and evidence-based decisions.

You’ll work with planners to integrate services with other transport modes. The role involves supporting reports, briefs, and business cases within the Transport Planning Division and engaging with stakeholders to advance

Qualifications

• Experience using GIS and HASTUS for transport planning.
• Strong data analysis and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop bus route and timetable solutions.
• Integrate bus services with other modes and land use.
• Prepare reports, briefs and submissions for planning activities.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Advanced Excel

Tools

GIS

HASTUS

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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 Transport Planner – Bus Network plans and evaluates bus services to support network growth, reform and improvement across Victoria. The role develops route and timetable solutions using data, analysis and tools such as GIS and HASTUS, with a strong focus on customer needs and evidence-based decision-making.

The role works with planners and stakeholders to integrate bus services with other transport modes and land use. It also contributes to reports, briefings, submissions, business cases and presentations, while supporting a broad range of planning activities across the Transport Planning Division.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyse issues, identify information needs and make sound decisions.
• Understands how their work contributes to broader team, organisational and transport system objectives, with a focus on future needs.
• Works collaboratively, sharing information, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared team goals.
• Uses data, advanced Excel and visualisation tools to analyse information and support evidence-based decisions.
• Applies impact assessment and geospatial analysis skills to support planning decisions and communicate insights through maps and visualisations.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

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 Wednesday, 4th November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Christopher Welsh, Director, Bus Network Planning and Reform, at ***************@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

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