Senior Statistician/Analyst

The position is in the Crime Statistics (CS) team of the Crime Statistics and Research (CSR) unit within the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (QGSO).

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 projects 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 technical advice, information and support to clients and senior officers on complex issues and requests for crime and justice data.
• Promote statistical standards and review statistical data in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Contribute to the 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

• Experience processing and analysing data - including a high level of competency in Excel and statistical software application “R”.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Very good 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/699628/26

Closing Date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Occupational group Research