Statistician (Data Analyst)

Data Services provides data services, statistical services and spatial (GIS) services to both internal and external clients. This position is part of the Statistical Services team that provides high quality statistical information, analysis and advice regarding statistical matters affecting Queensland Police Service.

Data Services provides data services, statistical services and spatial (GIS) services to both internal and external clients. This position is part of the Statistical Services team that provides high quality statistical information, analysis and advice regarding statistical matters affecting Queensland Police Service.

The Key Areas Of Work For The Team Include

• Official statistics and publications
• Ministerial and Executive briefing and advisory notes on statistics
• Analytical statistical services
• Statistical consulting services
• Statistical standards administration
• Representing QPS in State and National Crime Statistics Forums
  
  
  

Your Key Accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Undertake quantitative, and qualitative statistical analysis to influence, inform and support decision making in timely manner.
• Assist in the delivery of authoritative statistical and analytical advice, statistical reviews, reports, publications, presentations, correspondence, and information extracts, to inform crime trend identification and context.
• Extract, collate and present data from multiple data sources using modern data storage and retrieval systems while addressing client requirements.
• Assist in implementing innovative solutions and promote continuous improvement including through the review of practices, procedures, and standards to enhance the management, dissemination, and reporting of accurate statistical data.
• Engage and build productive relationships to create understanding and capability both within Research & Analytics team and stakeholders internal and external to the QPS, including senior management.
  
  
  

Role Requirements

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience:

Highly Desirable

• Sound understanding of information & database systems preferably within the safety portfolio
• Demonstrated programming experience with one or more statistical packages such as SAS, R, Python, SQL, etc.
• Ability to create data visualisations and reports using Microsoft Reporting Services
• Microsoft Power BI, ZAP BI or similar
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with incident recording, dispatch and corporate systems
• Ability to analyse data, formulate reports and provide recommendations
• Expert skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Demonstrated communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/597967/24

Closing Date: Friday, 1st November 2024

Occupational group Economics & Statistics