Principal Statistician/Analyst

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THE ROLE
* Lead project teams as required and manage activities to ensure outputs satisfy QGSO standards for integrity, accuracy and timeliness based on quality principles and methodologies.
* Oversee the organisation of crime research team activities, including allocation of tasks.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships between QGSO, academia, other levels of government, non-government organisations and other stakeholders.
* Provide high level advice, information and support to clients and senior officers on complex and diverse issues.
* Prepare complex crime research reports, submissions, briefing notes, commentary, presentations, documents, speeches and correspondence for the public and/or senior officers.
* Prepare detailed project proposals and agreements for the provision of crime research services.
* Participate in strategic and business planning, coordination of workflows, utilisation of human, financial and other resources, performance management and quality assurance.
* Represent QGSO on working groups and committees contributing advice and expert knowledge.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE

• excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• experience in the preparation of publication level research reports.
• experience processing and analysing complex data - a high level of competency in Excel and use of the statistical software application “R” would be highly desirable.
• excellent 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.

QUALIFICATIONS TECHNICAL/EDUCATIONAL
* There are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role; however, relevant qualifications and knowledge of Queensland's criminal justice system are highly regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/698650/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 02 September 2026