Help shape how people move during one of Queensland’s most significant events!

In this role, you’ll work within a specialised team to model Games-related transport systems, including venue access, shuttle services, and rail operations – providing critical insights that inform planning decisions and ensure an efficient, customer-focused transport experience.

Job details

An exciting temporary opportunity exists for a Senior Modeller (Games Passenger Transport) within the Olympic & and Paralympic Coordination Branch, Department of Transport and Main Roads.

This role is critical to supporting the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games) transport strategy and associated testing. 

In this role, you will contribute to and support a small team of transport modellers and analysts, linked to infrastructure delivery and testing for Games-related transport systems, including games route network, venue transport overlay, fleet and spectator transport strategy & operational planning development including wide-area impact assessments, across South East Queensland (SEQ) and regional venues. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Apply the Games Public Transport Model to support Games public transport strategy development and testing, with a focus on detailed timetable-based service modelling and operational planning. Use demand and network inputs derived from the Games Strategic Transport Model to analyse detailed passenger movements, customer journeys and both background and Games-specific public transport performance at fine temporal resolution.
• Prepare modelling outputs for peer review and implement feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Create and maintain spatial data and mapping products to support planning and modelling activities.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role
• Expertise in transport modeling, data science, transport planning, or other relevant field, with a strong focus on continuous learning and growth.
• Proficiency in utilising one or more of the following:
o Transport modelling software (e.g., EMME, AIMSUN)
o Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
o ETL software (e.g. Alteryx, Jupyter Notebooks)
o BI / Visualization software (e.g. Tableau, KNIME, PowerBI)
o Programming languages (e.g. Python)
o Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
o Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in executing projects that meet cost, time, and quality expectations.
• Skill in building and sustaining relationships for collaborative customer-focused results, utilising cooperation for optimal outcomes.
• While not mandatory, a degree from a recognised tertiary institution in engineering, mathematics, economics, data science, geospatial science, information technology or an equivalent qualification would be highly regarded.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:
• Work/life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• City location close to active and public transport, with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member.
• Generous leave and superannuation.

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide. Ash Parajuli, Principal Transport Modeller can be contacted via phone: (07) 3066 1472 should you have any questions regarding this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  694242 26 - Role Description (Word, 575KB)