Job description
About the role:
As the Senior Specialist Analyst you will be responsible for managing the Intelligence and Data Insights team in Family Violence Command at Victoria Police. Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Policy and Reform Division, you will be responsible for leading a small high performing team to develop and deliver effective intelligence and statistical products, methodologies and systems to support Victoria Police's work in the crime themes of family violence, sexual offences and child abuse. You will also support work across Family Violence Command to support the delivery of front line services through the provision of data and insights to support strategy, policy, projects and legislative proposals.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
Leading the development and production of strategic and other intelligence products within the themes of family violence, sexual offences and child abuse.
Working with the other teams in Family Violence Command to support projects, research, data and intelligence products through the provision of data and insights.
Facilitation of Family Violence Command data requests.
Support the Family Violence Command Executive Leadership group with reports, briefings and trends analysis as well as expert advice.
Provision of quality assurance and advice in relation to evaluation proposals and methodologies.
Building relationships within Victoria Police and with external stakeholders working in family violence, sexual assault and child abuse intelligence, research and data areas.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
Experience in intelligence and data insights to provide advanced expertise.
Proven ability in providing complex strategic analysis and providing briefings for executives.
An ability to forward think and engage in strategy and planning across teams and divisions, including forward thinking on trends and emerging issues.
Strong leadership, coaching and management skills.
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage your work area and high volumes of requests.
Requirements and relevant information:
One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
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
Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Monday 12 February 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: Claire Waterman on 0455 072 397 or Claire.Waterman@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 VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8082.
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.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps