Senior Analyst: Data-Driven Justice Policy & Funding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead data analysis and modelling that informs justice policy and funding decisions. You will turn complex information into clear, actionable advice for government and stakeholders.

You will develop data models to support funding decisions, prepare detailed reports and briefings, and collaborate with teams across government. You will also guide junior staff and contribute to major reform projects.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial modelling.
• Ability to explain complex findings in plain English.
• Strong writing skills for policy advice and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analysis and modelling to support justice policy and funding decisions.
• Turn complex information into clear advice for government.
• Develop data models that support funding decisions across the justice system.
• Prepare reports, briefings and advice on policy and budget issues.
• Work with teams across government to develop practical policy solutions.
• Guide junior staff and support major reform projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Policy advice

Report writing

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification (law/finance/economics/public policy)

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead data analysis and modelling that informs justice policy and funding decisions. You will turn complex information into clear, actionable advice for government and stakeholders.

You will develop data models to support funding decisions, prepare detailed reports and briefings, and collaborate with teams across government. You will also guide junior staff and contribute to major reform projects.