Senior Data Analyst
Role Overview
Turn complex data into clear insights for justice programs.
Use data to measure the costs and benefits of government programs.
Work with varied data and modern analysis tools.
Your work will help shape policy and improve public reporting.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
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About This Role
Turn complex data into clear insights for justice programs.
Use data to measure the costs and benefits of government programs.
Work with varied data and modern analysis tools.
Your work will help shape policy and improve public reporting.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About Us
The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.
The Data, Performance and Governance (DPG) branch comprises Evidence and Insights, Operational Performance, Assurance, Ministerial Services and the National Coronial Information System.
The branch leads the department's data insights, analytics and modelling function, provides oversight of strategic and operational performance, leads assurance activities, coordinates key corporate reporting to government including the Department Performance Statements, and supports the department's
What You Will Do
- As Senior Data Analyst, you will plan and deliver data projects.
- You will turn research and analysis into clear advice, reports and visual products.
- Plan and deliver high-quality data, research and analysis projects using varied data sources.
- Source, manage and link data from different sources for analysis.
- Work with policy and program teams to understand their needs and provide clear evidence and insights.
- Present complex findings through clear written reports, dashboards and other visual products.
- Provide accurate advice on justice data, statistics and the meaning of analysis.
About You
- You will have a tertiary qualification or relevant experience in statistics, criminology, economics, data analytics or social science.
- A focus on quantitative research methods or data analysis is highly desirable.
- Strong experience in data reporting and statistical analysis, including large and complex datasets.
- Experience in economic analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, and tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, R or Python.
- Strong communication skills to explain complex analysis through writing, visuals and presentations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with policy and program teams.
How To Apply
- Click the Apply button on this advertisement.
- Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
- Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
- If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, contact the person listed on the ad.
Important Information
Child safety statement of commitment: the Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
The department seeks to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and has zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
The department aims to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people it has contact with, delivers services to, or is impacted by its work.
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