Research Statistician

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

Agency Name: ATTORNEY GENERAL'S Department
Division Name: Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Job Title: RESEARCH STATISTICIAN
Job Classification: Departmental Professional Officer Grade IV-V
Location: Sydney CBD
City/Town/Suburb: Sydney CBD
Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
Vacancy Ref: Position Number AG08/702
Salary Package: $101,068.00
Salary Start: $84,738.00
Salary End: $91,589.00
Salary Notes: Employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Job Section : Public Service
Job Categories: Office Administration/Support Policy/Research
Job Description : The successful applicant will be required to develop and test statistical models of crime and re-offending, demand on the criminal justice system and the effects of the criminal justice system.
Job Notes : The duties for this position includes evaluation of Government policies, programs and initiatives and provide advice and assistance to staff on the use of complex statistical methods and techniques. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research conducts research and analysis designed to inform resource and policy decisions concerning crime control and criminal justice administration. Applicants must obtain an information package and address all selection criteria in the advertisement.
Inquiries Name/Alternate Inquiries Name : Don Weatherburn
Inquiries Phone/Alternate Inquiries Phone : (02) 9231 9190
Inquiries Email : don_j_weatherburn@agd.nsw.gov.au

Applications Marked 'Confidential' To Applicants can apply for this position online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au or by email to agrecruitment@agd.nsw.gov.au or by post to the Recruitment Services Unit, Attorney General’s Department, Locked Bag 5111, Parramatta, NSW, 2124

Web Live Date 27/8/2008
Closing Date 12/9/2008

Open to Overseas Applicants : No
Available to Public : Yes
Working with children check required? No
Criminal record check required? Yes

Selection Criteria
PhD or Masters degree in statistics, econometrics or biostatistics;
Experience in time series analysis;
Knowledge of SAS;
Ability to manage several concurrent projects;
Ability to work to tight deadlines;
High-level written and oral communication skills;
Good liaison skills.