Data Analyst

• Turn complex data into clear insights that support justice reporting.
• Build reliable datasets, reports and dashboards for public and internal use.
• Use modern data tools while working with large justice datasets.
• Help improve how important crime and corrections data is shared.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As data analyst, you will develop and analyse data for crime and corrections reporting. You will turn complex data into clear, useful information.

You will:

• develop high-quality data products using justice and policing data
• build and maintain databases and turn data into statistical products
• create clear reports, visualisations and other ways to present data
• manage data requests and provide helpful service to people who need information
• maintain accurate records, check data quality and improve data processes.

About you

A relevant qualification is highly desirable but not mandatory. This may include data science, statistics, criminology, psychology or another quantitative field.

You should also have:

• strong data skills for working with, linking and analysing large datasets
• experience with data tools such as SQL, AWS RedShift, Power BI, R or Tableau
• clear communication skills for presenting data through reports, presentations and visualisations
• sound judgement to solve problems, adapt to change and improve how work gets done.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Mike Laidlaw at ************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please 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, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have 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. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.