Senior Statistician/Analyst

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THE ROLE
• Plan, coordinate, compile and monitor the production and publication of crime and justice statistics. 
• Undertake high level statistical analysis and provide advice on crime and justice statistics. 
• Lead projects as required and manage activities to ensure outputs satisfy QGSO standards for integrity, accuracy and timeliness based on quality principles and methodologies.
• Prepare complex reports, submissions, briefing notes, statistical commentary, presentations, documents, speeches and correspondence for senior officers.
• Provide technical advice, information and support to clients and senior officers on complex issues and requests for crime and justice data. 
• Promote statistical standards and review statistical data in consultation with relevant government agencies. 
• Contribute to the operation of statistical processing systems underpinned by knowledge of criminal justice data and best practice data management principles. 
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent QGSO at meetings involving diverse government agencies. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE
• Experience processing and analysing data - including a high level of competency in Excel and statistical software application “R”.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Very good organisational skills and ability to navigate, lead and manage competing work priorities in complex and, at times, fast paced environments. 
• The ability to apply effective judgement, communication and understanding of perspectives in developing solutions and working with others. 
• Forecasting model experience and/or criminal justice knowledge would be highly desirable. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/699628/26
Closing Date:  Monday, 14 September 2026