Senior Analyst

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead development of data models for funding decisions, prepare detailed reports, assess proposals, and work with government teams to implement practical policy solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills and ability to inform public policy decisions.
• Financial modelling experience and ability to explain findings clearly.
• Strong writing skills for policy advice, reports and recommendations.
• Sound judgement and resilience to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analysis and modelling to support justice policy and funding decisions.
• Develop data models that underpin funding decisions across the justice system.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports, briefings and advice on policy and budget issues.
• Guide junior staff and collaborate with teams across government on practical policy solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Clear writing

Judgement & resilience

Education

Tertiary qualification in law, finance, economics or public policy

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

• 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.

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.

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.