Lead data projects that turn complex justice data into practical insights.
Build new data products that help people understand Victoria's justice system.
Lead a skilled team and guide their growth.
Your work will shape public reporting and support better decisions across government.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $128,635 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Lead Analyst, Analytics Products, you will lead data projects and a small team. You will turn complex justice data into clear, reliable products, reports and insights.
You will:
lead high-priority analytics projects, including linked data assets and public reporting products
design useful data products, automated pipelines and repeatable analysis methods
work with justice and government data to answer important policy and program questions
build strong working relationships across the department and improve shared data products
lead and support analysts while protecting data and meeting strict privacy and security rules
About you
No mandatory qualification applies. A relevant tertiary qualification or related experience is highly desirable.
You bring strong technical skills in data analysis, project delivery and team leadership. You can work with large datasets and turn them into clear, repeatable results. You should also have:
strong experience leading teams and delivering data analytics projects




advanced skills in working with large datasets, data linkage and statistical analysis
solid knowledge of data management, data pipelines, governance and analytical methods
practical experience with SQL, AWS Redshift, Power BI or similar tools
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Georgie Scanlon at .
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📌 Lead Data Analyst, Analytics Products (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne