Lead Data Analyst, Analytics Products

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Lead Analyst, Analytics Products to lead data projects and a small team. You will turn complex justice data into clear, reliable products, reports and insights.

You will drive high-priority analytics initiatives, design data products and pipelines, and collaborate across government to support informed policy decisions while upholding strict privacy rules.

Qualifications

• Strong track record leading data analytics teams.
• Experience with large datasets, data linkage and analytics.
• Knowledge of data management, data pipelines, governance and analytical methods.
• Practical experience with SQL, AWS Redshift and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority analytics projects, including linked data assets and public reporting products
• Design useful data products, automated pipelines and repeatable analysis methods
• Work with justice and government data to answer important policy and program questions
• Build strong working relationships across the department and improve shared data products
• Lead and support analysts while protecting data and meeting strict privacy and security rules.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analytics

Project delivery

Large datasets

Data linkage

Statistical analysis

Governance

Analytical methods

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or related experience

Tools

SQL

AWS Redshift

Power BI

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJCSD01604SEPT26

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?

• Lead data projects that turn complex justice data into useful insights.
• Build new data products that help people understand Victoria’s justice system.
• Lead a skilled team and guide their growth.
• Your work will shape public reporting and support better decisions across government.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning$128,635 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Lead Analyst, Analytics Products, you will lead data projects and a small team.

You will turn complex justice data into clear, reliable products, reports and insights.

You will:

• lead high-priority analytics projects, including linked data assets and public reporting products
• design useful data products, automated pipelines and repeatable analysis methods
• work with justice and government data to answer important policy and program questions
• build strong working relationships across the department and improve shared data products
• lead and support analysts while protecting data and meeting strict privacy and security rules.

About you

No mandatory qualification applies. A relevant tertiary qualification or related experience is highly desirable.

You bring strong technical skills in data analysis, project delivery and team leadership. You can work with large datasets and turn them into clear, repeatable results.

You should also have:

• strong experience leading teams and delivering data analytics projects
• advanced skills in working with large datasets, data linkage and statistical analysis
• solid knowledge of data management, data pipelines, governance and analytical methods
• practical experience with SQL, AWS Redshift, Power BI or similar tools.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Georgie Scanlon at [e-mail] .

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

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.

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, de liver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11.59pm