- Great opportunity to join Youth Justice in an ongoing role, based in Melbourne
- Develop best practice for business analysis to deliver continuous improvement, transforming the reporting landscape and delivering business value.
- Identify and respond to emerging trends and opportunities for business analysis, leading change to improve service performance and/or products to resolve major business analysis challenges.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system.
The Youth Justice group provides programs and resources to assist young offenders to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage their lives effectively without further offending. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, Youth Justice promotes opportunities for rehabilitation and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
The Performance and Evaluation team within the System Performance and Workforce Support unit, is responsible for generating analytical insights, monitoring service performance and outcomes, performance reporting and system planning to promote whole of system accountability to improve outcomes of young people and the community.
The opportunity
- Ongoing, full-time position based at head office in Melbourne but working flexibly across the Youth Justice Custodial Precincts, where needed to respond to operational requirements.
- VPS4 role: $100,894 - $114,476 per year plus super.
- Provide high-quality reporting, performance analytics, evidence and insights to support operational and strategic decision making across Youth Justice.
- Analyse complex data, identifying trends and emerging risks, develop performance reporting products, and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes for young people, staff and service delivery.
- Provide professional advice and leadership in business analysis, to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, leading departmental compliance and benefits realisation.
- As this role requires working from the Youth Justice Precincts, there may be contact with young people.
To be successful in this role you will have experience in:
- Demonstrated experience analysing large and complex datasets and producing high-quality reporting products for operational and strategic decision making.
- Experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel and Tableau.
- Experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to generate evidence-based insights and recommendations.
- Knowledge and understanding of analysing operational processes within a custodial environment, preferably with an understanding of the Youth Justice context.
A qualification in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Financial Analytics or similar, and/or a certification in Power BI, Tableau and Business Analysis is also desirable.
A current full driver's license is required as travel to other offices within the department is required.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
If you have any queries, please contact Truong Trinh on 0418 948 755 or [email protected]
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
- Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 19th July.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
