Senior Research Analyst

Government - State (Government & Defence)
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, coordinate and lead criminal justice research and evaluation projects using appropriate research methods.
• Lead project teams and manage activities to ensure outputs satisfy QGSO standards for integrity, accuracy and timeliness based on quality principles and methodologies.
• Provide high level technical advice, information and support to clients and senior officers on complex diverse issues, including those related to criminal justice reform.
• Exercise judgement to satisfy client requirements, identify trends and manage competing priorities.
• Represent the Office at state/commonwealth conferences, internal/external meetings, and interdepartmental working groups as required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships between internal work groups, academia, and other government and non-government stakeholders.
• Mentor and/or support the professional development of team members.
• Prepare complex reports, submissions, briefing notes, commentary, presentations and correspondence for various audiences, including general public, policy officers and senior officers.
• Prepare detailed project proposals and agreements for the provision of research services.

SUCCESS CRITERIA: To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
• excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• excellent data processing and analysis skills - high competency in R or ability to quickly acquire competency in R would be highly desirable.
• good organisational skills and the ability to navigate, lead and manage competing work priorities in complex and, at times, fast paced environment.
• ability to apply effective judgement, communication and understanding of perspectives in developing solutions, working with others and translating research findings.
• ability to assist build the research capability of team and/or project members.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/573294/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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