Senior Statistical Analyst

This position sits within Data Services that provides data services, statistical services and spatial (GIS) services to both internal and external clients. Statistical Services provides high quality statistical information, analysis and advice regarding statistical matters affecting the Queensland Police Service. The key areas of work conducted include: Official statistics and publications, Ministerial and Executive briefing and advisory notes on statistics, Analytical statistical services, Statistical consulting services, Statistical standards administration, Representing QPS in State and National Crime Statistics Forums.

As part of this team, you will be part of the trusted team entrusted to support the QPS Executive and the Government of the day.

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Undertake highly complex, independent, quantitative, and qualitative statistical analysis to influence, inform and support decision making in timely manner.
• Deliver authoritative statistical and analytical advice, statistical reviews, reports, publications, presentations, correspondence, and information extracts, to inform crime trend identification and context.
• Extract, collate and present data from multiple data sources using modern data storage and retrieval systems while addressing client requirements.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions and promote continuous improvement including through the review of practices, procedures, and standards to enhance the management, dissemination, and reporting of accurate statistical data.
• Engage and build productive relationships to create understanding and capability both within Research & Analytics team and stakeholders internal and external to the QPS, including senior management.

Role Requirements:

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience-

Highly desirable:

• Statistics knowledge
• Sound understanding of data analytics and presentation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft T-SQL querying (version 2019 or higher preferred)
• SAS Viya
• Cloud platforms/applications

Desirable:

• SAS programming
• Python programming
• R programming
• Power BI
• Competent in data warehousing principles and design

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/559041/24

Closing Date:  Thursday, 2nd May 2024