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 protected, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The role supports transport and planning research and benchmarking to provide high-quality evidence and comparative data for policy, strategy and investment decisions. It contributes to performance monitoring, organisational learning and consistent research practices, with a focus on the relationship between land use and transport planning.

Key responsibilities include coordinating research and benchmarking activities, identifying and analysing data, managing external research partnerships, and engaging internal and external stakeholders. The role also translates research findings into clear, targeted communications and provides evidence-based advice to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

- Communicates with impact, identifying key messages and tailoring advice, content and style to suit different audiences and decision-making needs.
- Develops high-impact reports and visualisations, translating complex information into clear insights that support strategic and executive decision-making.
- Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understanding stakeholder needs and organisational contexts to develop mutually beneficial partnerships and achieve outcomes.
- Influences and persuades effectively, gaining support for ideas and proposals by building buy-in,



leveraging relationships and engaging relevant experts.
- Thinks with an outcomes focus, connecting team priorities to broader organisational strategy and demonstrating how work delivers meaningful community impact.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

- Relevant qualifications or experience in planning, integrated transport and planning, or a related field (mandatory).
- Research experience, including within a university or research organisation (desirable).

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.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 31 August 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Taru Jain, Manager Research & Benchmarking at *********@transport.vic.gov.au.

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📌 Benchmarking and Research Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport & Planning Victoria
📍 Melbourne