Analyst

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government is seeking an Analyst in Corrections Victoria to deliver performance reporting and analyse correctional data. The role focuses on identifying opportunities for improved performance measurement and providing insights to support decision-making within the department.

The position is ongoing, full-time, based in Melbourne with a focus on robust data validation and reporting across service delivery areas in the corrections system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and present statistical information on performance of the corrections system.
• Strong strategic and organisational awareness and ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders on performance measurement issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and interpretation of performance data, focusing on outcome and output based measures for internal and external reporting.
• Provide technical advice to Corrections Victoria business areas to improve understanding of data and develop robust solutions for reporting.
• Analyse, interpret and present statistical information to senior management on prisoner and offender trends and population changes.

Skills

Performance data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting and data interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1951889OCT26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Utilise your performance analysis skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ongoing, Full time opportunity.
• VPS grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Analyst to provide a critical role in Commercial Services at Corrections Victoria.

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria's purpose is to enhance community safety through the operation of safe and humane community corrections, adult prison and post-sentence systems that supports reducing reoffending by delivering on the fundamentals of good order and control in prisons, a professional and skilled workforce, case management and programs and services that address the root causes of offending behaviour.

Commercial Services is a division within Corrections Victoria that leads the provision of expert, strategic commercial management and advice. The division includes 3 branches: Contracts and Infrastructure, Performance Analysis and Report, and Finance Operations and Innovation.

The Performance Analysis and Reporting unit delivers data analysis, performance reporting and data system expertise to support this strategic function. The unit is responsible for delivering performance reporting and analytical expertise to monitor the effectiveness of the corrections system, fulfilling operational reporting requirements and leading the development of robust performance measures, monitoring frameworks and data validation processes across a range of service delivery areas.

About the Role

The Analyst will be responsible for a range of performance reporting functions, including analysis and interpretation of correctional data and identification of opportunities for improved performance measurement.

Some of your duties will include:

• Conduct analysis and interpretation of performance data, with a focus on identifying suitable outcome and output based performance measures for internal and external performance reporting.
• Provide technical advice to Corrections Victoria business areas and other relevant stakeholders to improve understanding of available data and develop robust solutions for a range of performance reporting.
• Analyse, interpret and present statistical information to senior management on issues impacting system and regional performance, including prisoner and offender trends and profiles, population growth and other operational or policy considerations.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and present statistical information on performance of the corrections system, including a comprehensive understanding of performance frameworks, measures and operational data systems.
• Strong strategic and organisational awareness and demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders in service development and delivery areas on performance measurement issues.

Qualifications/requirements

• There are no mandatory qualifications for this role; however a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm