Senior Consultant Manager Advanced Data Analyst Planning and Infrastructure Economics

We have multiple roles for highly skilled Spatial Data Scientist / Analyst / Modellers to join our Planning and Infrastructure Economics team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability in GIS Python and R combined with experience in spatial analytics web technologies and applied AI (including large language models or agentic/vibe coding approaches).

We currently have a range of exciting nationally significant engagements and opportunities including:

• Many of Australias largest and most complex transport projects
• Renewable/clean energy projects and energy transition initiatives
• Socially impactful projects and reform initiatives in health social & affordable housing education and justice
• Significant property transactions and precinct planning and development activities

Your opportunity

We are seeking Advanced Data Analysts / Modellers across Senior Consultant and Manager levels.

As a member of our high-performing team you will:

• Design and implement scalable spatial and economic data models to support infrastructure and planning analysis.
• Conduct advanced spatial statistical and economic analysis using GIS Python R and SQL to generate actionable insights.
• Develop robust demand forecasting models across transport land use social infrastructure and energy systems to inform planning and investment decisions.
• Build and deploy spatial tools and applications (e.g. web apps dashboards APIs) to support investment policy evaluation and planning outcomes.
• Integrate datasets across land use transport energy systems demographics and economics to support scenario testing and decision making.
• Apply AI techniques including large language models and agentic coding approaches to streamline workflows automate analysis and enhance insight generation.
• Support infrastructure business cases and benefits realisation by quantifying economic social and spatial impacts.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams including planners transport specialists energy analysts and economists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Communicate insights clearly through maps models dashboards and written outputs tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with emerging practices across spatial analytics infrastructure economics demand forecasting and smart cities.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working with spatial data and GIS platforms (e.g. ArcGIS QGIS PostGIS).
• Strong programming capability in Python and/or R with experience handling large and complex datasets.
• Experience developing demand forecasting models (e.g. transport demand land use forecasting energy demand forecasting) or similar analytical frameworks.
• Experience or a demonstrated interest in working across multiple domains such as planning transport energy and infrastructure economics.
• Familiarity with Land Use and Transport Interaction (LUTI) models transport demand models energy system modelling or similar approaches is highly regarded.
• Experience developing spatial tools or applications using web technologies (e.g. JavaScript APIs Shiny or similar frameworks).
• Demonstrated experience applying AI or machine learning ideally including large language models or agent-based or agentic workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex multidisciplinary problems.
• Excellent communication and visual storytelling skills particularly using spatial outputs and economic narratives.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Masters or PhD in Spatial Data Science Geoinformatics Engineering Economics Urban Planning Computer Science or a related field.

Additional Information :

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate highly skilled professionals whove got your back. Youll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive equitable culture.

At KPMG youll take control over how you work. Were embracing a new way of working in many ways from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks including retail discounts health and wellbeing initiatives learning and growth opportunities salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time