The position is for a Senior Statistician/Analyst 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 project management and/or senior team member level. 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

What you will be doing in the role:
- Plan, coordinate, compile and monitor the production and publication of crime and justice statistics.
- Undertake high level statistical analysis and provide advice on crime and justice statistics.
- Lead project teams as required and manage activities to ensure outputs satisfy QGSO standards for integrity, accuracy and timeliness based on quality principles and methodologies.
- Prepare complex reports, submissions, briefing notes, statistical commentary, presentations, documents, speeches and correspondence for senior officers.
- Provide high level technical advice, information and support to clients and senior officers on complex issues including forecast models and requests for crime and justice data.
- Promote statistical standards and review statistical data in consultation with relevant government agencies.
- Lead the implementation and operation of statistical processing systems underpinned by knowledge of criminal justice data and best practice data management principles.
- 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:
- excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- experience processing and analysing data - including a high level of competency in Excel and statistical software application “R”.
- excellent organisational skills and ability to navigate, lead 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 and/or criminal justice knowledge would be highly desirable.

A six-month probation period applies.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/698129/26
Closing Date: Monday, 31 August 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Candidates Info Pack_July 2026 (PDF, 227KB)
  
  
  698129 26 - Role Description (Word, 232KB)