Project Officer

WA Office of Crime Statistics and ResearchSalary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 p.a plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2025)Position number: 022460Work type: Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: Perth CBDClosing date: 2025-10-15 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: - Applicant Information Pack.pdf Job Description Form - Project OfficerYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader . Are you someone with a passion for data analyst and a keen interest in making a meaningful impact on crime research and policy development? Look no further! The Western Australian Office of Crime Statistics and Research (WACSAR) is seeking a dynamic data analyst to join our dedicated team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills to tackle real-world challenges, analysing crime and justice data to provide actionable insights that shape policy decisions. As part of the Data Modelling and Analytics team, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining invaluable hands-on experience while driving positive change in a multi-disciplinary environment. This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension, subject to business requirements. About JusticeWhen you join the Department of Justice , you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.About The RoleThe Office of the Western Australian Crime Statistics and Research (WACSAR) undertakes and supports independent research and analysis into crime and criminal justice issues in Western Australia. WACSAR is responsible for interpreting, understanding and critically evaluating current and emerging issues in order to inform policy development and government decision making.The position assists with the development and application of statistical methods to extract, analyse and model criminal justice data for program evaluation and monitoring and modelling the justice system.To do this you will work within the Data Modelling and Analytics team to assist with developing project requirements and then extract and analyse data from WACSAR’s reporting systems, using contemporary analytical packages, including the R statistical computing package.Benefits And Opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Application processHow To ApplyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.We Require You To Submit A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. A statement or cover letter that provides a strong and relevant example of your data analysis and coding skills in no more than two (2) pages. Contact details of two work related referees. All Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Subsequent Vacancies Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.For further job-related informationIf you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Stephen Jones, Principal Business Intelligence Officer on (08) 9264 6496 for a confidential discussion.Equity and DiversityThe Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.Submitting your applicationApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.