The position is in the Crime Statistics (CS) team of the Crime Statistics and Research (CSR) unit within the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (QGSO).
You will provide statistical services at the individual contributor level and work collaboratively under the direction of a project leader and Team Leader. In this role, you will use your statistical expertise and relevant software to process, analyse and report on Queensland crime and justice statistics. You will work closely with CSR’s crime research team and other key stakeholders.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Economics & Statistics
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/702650/26
Closing date 13-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 12 months with possible extension
Contact person Sylvia Elmes
Contact details Phone: 07 3035 6837
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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THE ROLE

- Contribute to the production and publication of crime and justice statistics.
- Undertake statistical analysis and provide advice on crime and justice statistics.
- Ensure outputs satisfy QGSO standards for integrity, accuracy and timeliness based on quality principles and methodologies.
- Assist with preparing 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.
- Assist in the operation of statistical processing systems underpinned by knowledge of criminal justice data and best practice data management principles, including advising on data quality and availability.
- 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”.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Valuable organisational skills and ability to navigate 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 would be desirable.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/702650/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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📌 Statistician/Analyst (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville