At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse performance data to improve community safety and support corrections systems.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to making Victoria safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on child safety and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills; tertiary qualification desirable but not mandatory.
The predicted salary is between 90894 - 126476 $ per year.
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.
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.
Utilise your performance analysis skills and ability to influence stakeholders. Ongoing, Full time opportunity. VPS grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria's purpose is to enhance community safety through the operation of safe and humane community corrections, adult prison and post-sentence systems that supports reducing reoffending by delivering on the fundamentals of good order and control in prisons, a professional and skilled workforce, case management and programs and services that address the root causes of offending behaviour. Commercial Services is a division within Corrections Victoria that leads the provision of expert, strategic commercial management and advice. The division includes 3 branches: Contracts and Infrastructure, Performance Analysis and Report, and Finance Operations and Innovation. The Performance Analysis and Reporting unit delivers data analysis, performance reporting and data system expertise to support this strategic function.
About the Role
The Analyst will be responsible for a range of performance reporting functions, including analysis and interpretation of correctional data and identification of opportunities for improved performance measurement. Some of your duties will include:
- Conduct analysis and interpretation of performance data, with a focus on identifying suitable outcome and output based performance measures for internal and external performance reporting.
- Provide technical advice to Corrections Victoria business areas and other relevant stakeholders to improve understanding of available data and develop robust solutions for a range of performance reporting.
- Analyse, interpret and present statistical information to senior management on issues impacting system and regional performance, including prisoner and offender trends and profiles, population growth and other operational or policy considerations.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and present statistical information on performance of the corrections system, including a comprehensive understanding of performance frameworks, measures and operational data systems.
- Strong strategic and organisational awareness and demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders in service development and delivery areas on performance measurement issues.
Qualifications/requirements
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role; however a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline would be highly desirable.
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.
Analyst in Melbourne employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community safety and rehabilitation efforts. With a commitment to the values of integrity and respect, this role provides a unique chance to lead dedicated teams in a vital sector.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety Recruitment Team
