Project Officer, Data Analysis

About the role:

An opportunity for one (1) x Project Officer, Data Analysis, located in Docklands.

The Health & Wellbeing Hub is the single most significant investment in the health, safety, and wellbeing of Victoria Police employees to prevent and respond to work related injuries. Six multi-disciplinary teams are being established, based in hubs across the state, with a focus on enhancing employee's mental health, injury prevention, early intervention, and recovery support.

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Project Officer, Data Analysis to join our team. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects within Victoria Police, including implementing the Health & Wellbeing Hub, providing insights that contribute to informed decision-making and strategic planning.

The Project Officer, Data Analysis role will support the development of the monitoring database for effective decision making for multiple forums while working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, including the project and operations multi-disciplinary teams.

Reporting to Sr Project Manager, the incumbent will also analyse data from various data sources, and be responsible for generating reports and interactive dashboards as per business needs and requirements.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Manage the collection, evaluation, collation, analysis and controlled dissemination of information in respect of complex investigations/situations.
• Analyse large datasets including basics like excel, to extract actionable insights and inform strategy.
• Perform data transformation and manipulation to prepare data for analysis from multiple data sources.
• Create compelling visualizations and reports using SAS / MS Power BI to present and share findings with relevant stakeholders on periodical basis.
• Maintain and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Develop complex SQL queries and scripts to retrieve and analyse data from various sources.
• Provide high quality recommendations in respect of the analysis of intelligence and statistical data, identification and evaluation of emerging patterns and trends in Health Safety & Wellbeing
• Liaise with internal and external potential sources of information and data in order to obtain assistance in the provision of timely and accurate intelligence and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decisions.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Data Analysis and visualization tools.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Proven experience in Data Analysis and visualization.
• Proficient in using SAS, MS Power BI and other data analyst and visualization tools.
• Strong knowledge of databases and *SQL* programming.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, understandable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce a range of reports, correspondence and recommendations which are evidence based and provide a sound basis for decision making.
• Ability to plan and deliver work and projects aligned to business objectives and to anticipate and address barriers to achievement.
• Tertiary qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

What we can offer you:

As an employee of Victoria Police, you will have access to a range of benefits. Some of the benefits available include:

• Competitive salary including annual leave loading under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave
• Opportunity to purchase leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Onsite world class Gym facility
• Employee Assistance Program and a range of internal services to support you
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position available till 13th March 2025, with possibility of extension or conversion into ongoing role.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter, addressing the duties and experience listed in this advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 7 July 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). 

For further information, please contact Mansoor Khalil, Senior Project Manager **************@police.vic.gov.au

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.