Research Analyst - Corrections Research, Evaluation & Statistics - Clerk Grade 7/8, Ongoing, Sydney

• Great opportunity to utilise your research skills and experience to make a difference in the community
• Ongoing Full-Time
• Location: Sydney Central
• Clerk Grade 7/8, Salary $97,152 - 107,541 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About us:

The Department of Communities and Justice delivers legal, court and supervision services to the people of NSW by managing courts and justice services, implementing programs to reduce crime and re-offending, managing custodial and community-based correctional services, protecting rights and community standards and advising on law reform and legal 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 of NSW Communities and Justice by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders 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.

About the role:

• We are in need of an experienced Research Analyst to conduct research and evaluation projects in line with key CSNSW operational objectives.
• This role will see you assist Senior Executives and Managers in developing an evidence base for CSNSW practices and strategic objectives through accepted research, statistical analyses and evaluation methodologies.
• With the support of senior Corrections Research Evaluation and Statistics staff, you will have a central role in generating and communicating advanced data insights and statistical findings to diverse audiences.

• Qualifications in behavioural / social sciences or statistics with a strong research component.
• Current NSW driver’s license and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
• Ability to travel and work from NSW country locations for short periods on an intermittent basis.

• You will have proven experience in developing and conducting research and evaluation projects at all stages.
• You will have qualifications in the social or behavioural sciences with a strong research background, which will support your theoretical and applied findings.
• You will have experience in managing complex datasets and conducting quantitative and qualitative statistical analyses using your expertise in programs such as SPSS, R, NVivo, and Excel.
• You will have strong communication, planning and organisational skills that allow you to manage multiple projects, both individually and collaboratively, in a busy and challenging environment.

Applying for the role:

To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

When applying you will need to:

1. Answer the two pre-screening questions below – we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability.

•    Describe a situation where you planned and executed complex statistical analyses to best address a particular research question or design.

•    Describe your experience communicating the results and real-world implications of empirical research to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Then:

2. Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.

Contact: Mark Howard, Manager Operational Performance and Research, e. mark.howard@justice.nsw.gov.au; p. (02) 8346 1365

Closing date: 31/05/2020

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments. If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and/or interviews via online platforms using a PC, laptop or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place.

The Department encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed below, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.