Senior Data Analyst

3 year fixed term contract with a supportive & collaborative team

Free MYKI + personal growth and development

Salary starting from $134,260, commensurate with experience

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As the Senior Data Analyst, you are integral to the success of V/Line’s Operations –Service Delivery Group.

You will play an integral part to streamlining the planned disruptions approach across the State through data-driven approaches to support efficient and effective planning of projects in development and delivery phases

Key accountabilities include:

Data Support for Planning: Utilise centralised data sources and state guidelines to support project planning during development and delivery phases.

Strategic Influence: Play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of planned disruption management.

Data Insights Translation: Convert data insights into effective and efficient options and outcomes, both commercially and in terms of service delivery standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand data requirements, deliver solutions, and foster a knowledge-sharing culture within the team.

Technical Data Analysis: Conduct technical data analysis to identify behaviours and leverage data-driven insights for strategic planning.

Proactive Risk Management: Champion a data-led approach for problem identification and solution development to ensure proactive risk management.

Guidance and Support: Provide guidance for baseline data use in pre-TOC and TOC phases to enhance the quality of TOC submissions.

Best Practices Sharing: Share best practices, lessons learned, and update business architecture definitions based on changing technologies and processes.

Peer Review and Mentorship: Participate in peer review sessions, challenge others respectfully, and advise on issue resolution. Coach, mentor, and develop employees’ skills for continuous improvement.

About You

You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement and customer focus.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

Advanced understanding of data and demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate findings to drive positive strategic and commercial outcomes

Highly proficient in MS Excel, Power BI is a must

Experience in geospatial data mapping preferred

Competence in managing, analysing, and maintaining spatial data, including knowledge of spatial databases, data quality assurance, and metadata standards.

Experience working on legacy and modern technology stacks to fulfill business requirements.

Knowledge of rail infrastructure, signalling and control systems desirable

Highly proficient in the presentation of data, with the ability to visualise information to convey compelling and persuasive solution

If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

Why V/Line

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.

Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.

Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.

Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.

Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at [email protected] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We were also named a Work 180 endorsed employer for the second year in a row – meaning, we are committed to creating a great workplace for women.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: 1st of May 2025