Description:
- Utilise your Data Analyst expertise to provide support and advice to Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
- Fixed - 30 June 2026 , Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Data Analyst to provide a critical role within Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
About the Business Unit
The FAS is highly anticipated by victims and stakeholders and represents a major leap forward in the Victorian Government's response to victims of crime. Established under the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Act 2022 (the Act) the FAS will provide financial assistance through a simple and easy to navigate process that is fair, sensitive, and responsive to victims' needs. It will acknowledge harm done and be trauma informed, inclusive and culturally safe.
About the Role
As the Data Analyst, reporting to the Director - Operations, you will be responsible for analysing FAS data to assess organisational performance, developing effective reporting systems, and providing insights to FAS senior leaders.
Some of your duties will include:
- Conduct comprehensive analyses of FAS data to evaluate organizational performance against established outcomes, translating complex data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making.
- Design and manage reporting systems that provide FAS senior leaders with clear and relevant information on performance metrics, ensuring alignment with the FAS outcomes framework.
- Play a critical role in preparing for the upcoming FAS review by ensuring data integrity and thoroughness in reporting, thereby contributing to a transparent evaluation of FAS effectiveness over the review period.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Technical expertise
- Proficient in performing comprehensive analyses of currently available data, utilising statistical techniques and tools to derive actionable insights that inform decision-making and strategic planning. Experience working with Salesforce would be advantageous in managing and analysing data.
- Experience in the interpretation, presentation and communication of quantitative data to a range of audiences.
- Experience in the use of recognised statistical and analytical applications. Knowledge of SQL, Python, R, and/or Tableau is an advantage.
- Experience in working effectively in team environments and working across agencies to deliver results
- Experience in preparing written briefings and research reports for a range of audiences.
- Commitment to trauma-informed practice, including experience in delivery of victim support services or similar services working with people affected by trauma, and a commitment to applying an intersectional lens in service delivery, engaging in reflective practice, supporting and informing victims of crime, and considering lived experience in improving service delivery.
Qualifications
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline including proficiency in data analysis tools, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of data privacy regulations and victim-centred practices is highly desirable.
Applications close 25th May 11:59PM
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 touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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.