Senior Analyst

• Contributes to the delivery of departmental priorities and reform initiatives, including providing financial advice and insights
• Fixed term until 31/12/2027
• VPS5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Analyst, to provide a critical role within Group Services and Coordination.

About the Business Unit

Group Services and Coordination (GSC) is the key partner connecting the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, with DJCS corporate functions. We work closely with teams in Finance and Procurement, People, Safety, Culture and Communications, Technology Solutions and Data Security, Evidence and Insights, and Governance and Assurance to strategically support CJS service delivery across the justice and community safety system.

Within GSC, the Finance Operations stream leads CJS's central oversight and coordination of locally managed regional finance services in all public prisons and Justice Services locations.

About the Role

The Senior Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Finance Operations, plays a key supporting role in financial performance monitoring, planning and advisory activities across public prisons and regional justice services. The role involves extensive collaboration with internal stakeholders to inform operational decision-making, support departmental priorities, and contribute to group-wide financial initiatives and reform efforts.

This position also supports financial input into key government and departmental initiatives, by assisting with cost analysis, benefits tracking, and the coordination of finance data.

Some of your duties will include:

• Support oversight and coordination of the locally managed teams responsible for the delivery of finance and budget management in Public Prisons and Regional Justice Services.
• Assist in the preparation of briefings, dashboards, and reports to support senior leaders and reform initiatives.
• Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting in line with departmental standards and the Financial Management Act 1994.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, analyse, and evaluate budgets and financial reports, including the ability to critically evaluate cost drivers, savings and business improvement opportunities.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills with an aptitude for problem solving in the context of public sector, financial and budget resource management.
• Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Detailed knowledge and awareness of the key issues impacting public sector policy and financial management.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience in a similar role would be highly regarded.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.