Senior Analyst

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Victoria seeks a Senior Analyst to lead data analysis and modelling for policy and funding decisions across the justice system. You will turn complex information into clear advice that helps government improve the justice system.

You will develop data models for funding decisions, prepare detailed briefs, assess proposals and work with teams to deliver practical policy solutions. You will also mentor junior staff and support major reform initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in law, finance, economics or public policy is highly desirable.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience using data to inform public policy decisions.
• Financial modelling experience and the ability to explain complex findings in plain English.
• Strong writing skills and experience preparing policy advice, reports and recommendations.
• Sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to manage changing priorities across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data models that support funding decisions across the justice system.
• Prepare clear and detailed reports, briefings and advice on complex policy and budget issues.
• Develop and assess funding proposals, including costs, risks and likely impact.
• Work with teams across government to develop practical policy solutions and improve justice services.
• Guide junior staff, support major reform projects and help your team deliver priorities.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Policy reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in law, finance, economics or public policy

Job description

• Use your data skills to shape important decisions across Victoria's justice system.
• Lead complex analysis and develop models that guide justice funding.
• Help improve how courts and justice services work for the community.
• Enjoy varied policy projects and the chance to guide junior staff.
• Fixed-term, full-time role earning$116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior analyst, you will lead data analysis and modelling to support justice policy and funding decisions. You will turn complex information into clear advice that helps government improve the justice system.

You will:

• lead the development of data models that support funding decisions across the justice system
• prepare clear and detailed reports, briefings and advice on complex policy and budget issues
• develop and assess funding proposals, including their costs, risks and likely impact
• work with teams across government to develop practical policy solutions and improve justice services
• guide junior staff, support major reform projects and help your team deliver its priorities.

About you

A relevant tertiary qualification in law, finance, economics or public policy is highly desirable. You should also have strong skills in data analysis and financial modelling.

You should also have:

• strong data analysis skills and experience using data to inform public policy decisions
• financial modelling experience and the ability to explain complex findings in plain English
• strong writing skills and experience preparing policy advice, reports and recommendations
• sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to manage changing priorities and work across complex projects.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Drew Teese 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.

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.