Data Analyst – Corrections Intelligence Group – Corrective Services NSW
- Clerk Grade 7/8, salary $113,574 - $125,720 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
- Ongoing, full-time office-based role available
- Location – Corrections Intelligence Group, Silverwater
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
The Corrections Intelligence Group (CIG) provides high level intelligence support to Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) stakeholders and various law enforcement agencies. Intelligence products disseminated by the CIG assist with decision making processes around the management of offenders in custody and under community corrections supervision.
Your role
The Data Analyst will be required to establish, maintain, develop and manage statistical data series pertaining to key operational areas of intelligence, to support correctional and community operations, performance and outcomes. You will support the unit in providing timely and accurate analysis of statistical data by developing reporting systems and maintaining data dashboards as well as working in collaboration with your team members to respond to data requests from within the agency in a timely manner. You will provide the General Manager with updates on outstanding reports, data requests and escalate any issues impacting on the data reporting services.
What we’re looking for
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Work autonomously and within a team environment when required
- Experience with extraction, management, manipulation and reporting of statistical data using software such as SQL, SPSS, SAS, Excel and MS Access
- Relevant tertiary qualifications are essential
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from data
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to effectively communicate findings and insight
Download the Role Description for further details about essential requirements.
We do work that really matters
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Targeted Q 1 - Outline a problem you faced in the workplace and describe the approach and data that you used to analyse the issues (250 words max)
Targeted Q 2 - Outline your training and experience using Data Visualisation Software, such as SQL, Tableau or Power BI and how you see this being utilised with the Corrections area (250 words max)
Note – Applicants are also advised that due to the nature of the work that the CIG undertakes, employees may be exposed to violent, graphic, and sexually explicit material as part of their duties.
Applications close: 21st June 2026, 11.59pm AEST
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Paula Quarrie at [email protected] or call 02 8372 5443.
If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or at 8688 2726.
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