Senior Transport Systems Analyst

• Full Time | 10-day fortnight | 40 hours
• From $ 126,998 plus Superannuation
• Position Brief - Senior Transport Systems Analyst

About the team

The Transport Systems Intelligence (TSI) team is a dynamic and collaborative group within the

Transport Operations Business Unit. Our vision is to create a safer transport environment by

enhancing operational efficiency, Empowering network operators and transport planners with

actionable insights and laying the foundation for future transport technology innovation

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Transport Systems Analyst to help shape the future of transport on the Gold Coast. In this role, you’ll transform data from Intelligent Transport Systems into real insights that improve how our city moves. From planning and infrastructure to day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the review and analysis of operational performance metrics for the Gold Coast transport network.
• Provide high-level technical support and analytics to monitor and report on the City’s Transport Strategy.
• Deliver detailed route and corridor performance analyses to maximise the operational efficiency of the transport system.
• Coordinate and enhance the collection, quality, and usability of transport and traffic data to support network performance improvements.
• Prepare and report on the Council Plan’s Travel Time Reliability key performance indicator.
• Conduct traffic impact analyses and develop options to support future growth and network planning.
• Support the adoption, integration, and lifecycle management of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technologies for data collection and analysis

We’re looking for people who have:

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position (e.g. engineering, planning) or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a traffic professional.
• Knowledge of modern traffic performance indicator methodologies, practices and analytics.
• Unrestricted ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• You thrive on applying innovative approaches to programs and problem solving.
• You foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
• You contribute to supporting outcomes that help build a connected and intelligent transport network for the Gold Coast.
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; with experience in education awareness campaigns and writing reports.
• You work productively in a team environment and foster positive relationships with other team members.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Tiffen Roberts

Contact Email *********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Monday 17th August 2026/11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.