Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: IT and telecommunications

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D01397/OCT/2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Turn complex data into clear insights for justice programs.
- Use data to measure the costs and benefits of government programs.
- Work with varied data and modern analysis tools.
- Your work will help shape policy and improve public reporting.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria The Data, Performance and Governance (DPG) branch comprises of Evidence and Insights,



Operational Performance, Assurance, Ministerial Services and the National Coronial Information System.

The branch leads the department's data insights, analytics and modelling function, provides oversight of the department's strategic and operational performance, leads assurance activities, coordinates key corporate reporting to government including the Department Performance Statements and supports the department's Ministers, holding responsibility for coordinating the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee and Victorian Secretaries Board briefing process.

What you will do

As Senior Data Analyst, you will plan and deliver data projects. You will turn research and analysis into clear advice, reports and visual products.

You will

- plan and deliver high-quality data, research and analysis projects using varied data sources
- source, manage and link data from different sources for analysis
- work with policy and program teams to understand their needs and provide clear evidence and insights
- present complex findings through clear written reports, dashboards and other visual products
- provide accurate advice on justice data, statistics and the meaning of analysis.

About you

You will have a tertiary qualification or relevant experience in statistics, criminology, economics, data analytics or social science. A focus on quantitative research methods or data analysis is highly desirable.

You should also have

- strong experience in data reporting and statistical analysis, including large and complex datasets
- experience in economic analysis, including cost–benefit analysis,



and tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, R or Python
- strong communication skills to explain complex analysis through writing, visuals and presentations
- strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with policy and program teams.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Amrutha Devalapura Venkatesh at [email protected].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in tou ch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safety 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.

Apply now Applications close Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 1 October 2026

📌 Senior Data Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne