Senior Statistician / Analyst

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead project teams and apply statistical survey skills to manage and conduct processes including:
o Frame and sample preparation
o Cleaning and processing survey responses and other structured and unstructured data
o Sample weighting
o Data processing, analysis and reporting statistics (mostly descriptive)
• Prepare detailed project proposals or agreements for the provision of statistical services
• Provide high level statistical advice, information and support to clients and senior officers, exercising judgement to coordinate the management of client requirements and competing work priorities.
• Ensure outputs satisfy office standards for integrity, accuracy and timeliness based on quality principles and methodologies.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
• A high level of proficiency in processing and analysing data using the statistical software application “R” (considered essential for this position)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of the survey process from beginning to end
• An understanding of official statistics including standards and classifications
• Experience in providing client-focused services
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing work priorities with tight deadlines, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

YOUR CORE CAPABILITIES
We'll assess your merit for this role by looking at what you've done previously, the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development and your personal qualities. The competencies below are the most critical for success in this role.

Vision
Makes Insightful decisions - Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context

Results
Builds enduring relationships - Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focussed outcomes

Drives accountability and outcomes - Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency

Accountability
Pursues continuous growth - Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/550826/24 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 April 2024