Job opportunity

The future of transport?

Be part of it

Working for the Department of Transport (DoT) allows you to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation.  We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.

At the Department of Transport, we foster collaboration, promote well-being, embrace adaptability, and support accountability to deliver exceptional services.

Collaboration          |          Wellbeing         |        Adaptability       |         Accountability

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and be part of the future of transport!

The Opportunity

Do you love problem-solving and working with diverse, complex data?

This is an exciting opportunity to use your analytical skills to inform decision making for the future of transport in Perth and Western Australia.

We seek a keen and motivated person with extensive experience in geographical information systems (GIS) to join the new Transport Analytics and GIS team in DoT’s Urban Mobility directorate.  Urban Mobility provides integrated transport strategy, policy, planning and programs to optimise the current and future use of the transport network for moving people in cities and major centres.

As the Senior Transport Analyst, you will be responsible for capturing, maintaining and modelling geospatial data, carrying out analysis using appropriate methodologies and presenting results.  You will collaborate with our subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver spatial information products that give insights for our various active transport and strategic transport planning workstreams.  Additionally, you will be responsible for offering sound professional advice, representing the Department on working groups, assisting with training to Departmental or junior staff, and in establishing and improving processes.  

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Louise Fogarty, Manager Transport Analytics and GIS on 6551 6840 or Louise.Fogarty@transport.wa.gov.au

There is currently 1 x full time fixed term position available for immediate filling until January 2026, with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies, in both our Urban Mobility and Maritime business units, (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months from date of first appointment across the Department of Transport. 

About you

• Shape and drive strategic and tactical business plans.
• Exemplify personal integrity and self-awareness.
• Cultivate strong, productive working relationships and partnerships.
• Achieve results through the development of performance indicators and performance assessment methodologies.
• Communicate and influence at a senior level with a range of stakeholders including industry and government bodies.

As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary, and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work location for enhanced work life balance.
• Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.
• A varied and exciting role.
• Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with longer-term career prospects.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only. Your application should include:

1. A detailed CV (max 3 pages) that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and
2. A two (2) page response to the following questions.

• Explain how your experience in GIS complements the work carried out at DoT.   We are especially interested to hear about expertise you may have in any of the following: spatial data capture and management, image analysis, data analysis or analytics, cartography, process automation and quality control, web-application configuration.

• Provide an example of a significant data analysis or GIS project you have led (urban transport or maritime related examples will be well regarded).  How did you manage the work so that it was completed on time and to a high technical standard to meet stakeholder needs?

Your application must contain the complete names and contact information of two (2) referees who can provide feedback on the applicant's capacity to meet all the Essential Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be the applicant's immediate (most recent) supervisor/manager unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.  If you have any questions regarding submitting your application or would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 6551 6888.

The DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.