Position Title
Data Scientist
Agency
Western Australia Police Force
Salary
Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. (PSCSAA 2022)
Location
Perth
Unit/Division
State Intelligence and Command
Branch
Data Science
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No.
Pool Ref 00877
Closing Date
2023-10-09 4:00 PM
Position Title
Data Scientist
Branch
Data Science
Location
Perth
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date
2023-10-09 4:00 PM
Salary
Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. (PSCSAA 2022)
Agency
Western Australia Police Service
Company Information
Description
This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 00877). This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting/relieving and permanent opportunities (full and part time).
There is currently one (1) permanent full time position available within the Data Science Unit.
You don’t have to wear a uniform to make a difference in the Western Australia Police Force!
The WA Police Force are expanding their Data Science and Analytics (DSA) Division in order to support Operational and Tactical policing to assist with solving crime faster and keeping the WA community safe.
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join the WA Police Force in their data journey by being part of the Data Science unit as a Level 5 Data Scientist. If you have a passion for data, love solving problems and want to be part of a team that is working with exciting and diverse data sources and cutting-edge technologies then apply now!
About The Role
The team is responsible for employing data science techniques and implementing tools and analysis to support operational and tactical outcomes of the WA Police Force. The data scientists utilise data to enhance intelligence capabilities by developing quantitative models based on business needs and employing machine learning models and advanced analytics to help solve crime faster and keep the community safe. As a Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to work in a developing capability for the WA Police Force and use new and emerging technologies such as graph analytics.
About You
To be successful in these roles, you will have:
- Knowledge of descriptive and predictive analytics
- The ability to think critically, and apply your analytical and conceptual skills to business problems
- The ability to work in a team and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- A tertiary qualification in a quantitative subject (such as data science, mathematics, statistics, business, science, engineering or information technology) or professional experience in a relevant field is desirable
SPECIALIST PRE-REQUISITE
It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 2 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 2 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position (please refer to the attached position description). Whilst there is nothing to preclude applicants from applying for the position if they have not yet been granted Australian Citizenship, applicants who are successful should be aware that they cannot be appointed unless they are in the process of applying for Australian Citizenship and are eligible to receive a waiver.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).
Applicants are asked to provide a statement of claim of no more than two (2) pages detailing your suitability for the role.
Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.
The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Other Conditions
In addition to the above mentioned vacancy, a POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan area. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as ‘suitable’ at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.
Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.
Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.
Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT
The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.
WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.
The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Suyash Joshi on telephone number (08) 9223 3275.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
FAXED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.
Attachments
- GEN 638 Data Scientist L5.pdf
- PSVU INTEGRITY CHECK APPLICATION & CONSENT FORM (18 AUG 2023).docx
- job application package.pdf
