Project Officer, Data and Analytics

Coroners Court; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coroners Court of Victoria's Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU) seeks a Project Officer, Data and Analytics to support death surveillance databases such as the Victorian Suicide Register and to help inform coronial investigations and publications.

The role focuses on reviewing materials, coding information, and collating case data, requiring strong data-entry skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency with databases and related software.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand a wide range of materials and identify the relevant information contained within it.
• Capacity to focus on complex tasks for extended periods of time.
• Expertise to navigate digital technologies, systems, and related software, including databases.
• Data entry experience into datasets using a range of complex documents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting coronial material to code information into death surveillance databases including the Victorian Suicide Register.
• Searching databases to identify relevant deaths and collate information about the reportable deaths, including suicides.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Reading & comprehension

Data analytics

Tools

Databases

Job description

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Coroners Court plays a vital role in improving the health and safety of the Victorian community by independently investigating deaths and fires and identifying death prevention opportunities. Coroners Court employees make a significant impact on the community through their dedication to care, respect for families experiencing loss, and commitment to the administration of justice and safety.

TheCoroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) is responsible for:

• Independently investigating deaths and fires.
• Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.

Working at CCOV offers:

• the opportunity to be part of team that contributes to work of real significance to the Victorian community
• flexible and innovative work practices that support balance between work and family life
• a workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, safety and respect
• attractive salary and access to training and development opportunities

About the Coroners Prevention Unit:

The Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU) is a service established to assist coroners in identifying opportunities to strengthen public health and safety through well‑researched, evidence‑based recommendations.

It is the only multidisciplinary team of its kind in Australia, comprising specialist staff who work to identify any potential failures and other factors that contributed to the incident.

Coroners can refer matters to the CPU at any point during an investigation. Additionally, the CPU undertakes both individual and collaborative research projects to support coronial investigations, underpinning a better understanding of preventable deaths in Victoria.

About the role:

The CPU maintains a number of databases which store detailed information on reportable deaths that are investigated by coroners, including the Victorian Suicide Register. This information is used to inform coroners' investigations and contribute to relevant publications. It is also requested by external bodies to assist in the planning and evaluation of death prevention initiatives.

The primary responsibilities of the Project Officer, Data and Analytics include:

• Reviewing and interpreting coronial material to code information (both categorical data and free text information) about deaths reported to the court into a range of death surveillance databases including the Victorian Suicide Register.
• Searching databases to identify relevant deaths and case material and collate information about the reportable deaths, including suicides.

About you:

We are looking for a data driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to public health and safety with the:

• Ability to read and understand a wide range of materials and identify the relevant information contained within it.
• Capacity to focus on complex tasks for extended periods of time.
• Expertise to navigate digital technologies, systems, and related software, including databases.
• Data entry experience into datasets using a range of complex documents is essential.

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

Thecoronial jurisdictionis a sensitive and demanding environment. Employees may be exposed to challenging material and interactions with families and loved ones experiencing distress. CCOV is committed to psychological safety and provides programs, services and support to help employees manage these demands.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.