Manager Transport Modelling and Forecasting

• VPS 6: $125,893 - $168,473 p/a plus super
• Ongoing, Full time position
• Melbourne CBD location (flexible)

About the Opportunity

The Manager, Transport Modelling and Forecasting will lead a team providing strategic modelling and transport forecasting services and advice for the transport portfolio. This Mobility and Insights group is expanding, and this is an opportunity to join a high-performance team and develop your career providing strategic insights across the transport portfolio. 

This position works closely with other teams in our Forecasting and Evaluation Unit and interfaces with other areas of the Department seeking your expertise for planning and policy, project delivery and other business. You will thrive in an environment where collaboration, accountability and flexibility are embedded in our work culture. 

About You

The successful applicant will possess demonstrable skills in transport planning, policy and project modelling, accompanied by experience with a variety of forecasting methods and the communication of these outputs to stakeholders. Ideally you will have a history of effective leadership and a background in continuous improvement in the context of modelling methods, tools and advice to users. 

Other criteria we will assess applicants against include:

• Stakeholder management, particularly collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver on projects
• Communication skills, including influencing and negotiating at all levels
• Problem solving, using both known and innovative techniques
• A tertiary qualification in a related area of study

More information is available in the attached Position Description.  

Culture and Benefits

The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network.  We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and a covering letter.   

Applications close 11.59pm on May 26 2022.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please call Tim Bryant, A/Director, Forecasting & Evaluation – 0417 910 477.

Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness.

Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DoT.

Preferred applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport will be treated in the strictest confidence.