Spatial Analyst
Departmental Professional Officer Grade III
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Sydney CBD
Permanent Full-time
Total remuneration package valued up to $97,172 including salary ($80,608-$88,058).

Job Description
The Spatial Analyst is responsible for:
-       Developing, updating, improving and managing the Bureau's spatial database of recorded criminal incidents. 
-       Analysing, interpreting and preparing reports and maps on spatial characteristics of crime

Selection Criteria:
Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, planning, computer science or related field;
Extensive experience in computerised mapping using Geographic Information Systems such as MapInfo or ArcGIS;
Experience in conducting high-level spatial analyses and ability to apply this knowledge to the field of crime mapping;
Ability to write technical and research reports to a standard suitable for publication;
Excellent technical, analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
High-level liaison skills and oral communication skills;
Experience in the use of data management software, such as SAS, SPSS or EXCEL and the ability to work with large datasets.

Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2009

Inquiries: Jackie Fitzgerald (02) 9231 9174 or jackie_fitzgerald@agd.nsw.gov.au

Vacancy Reference No.: AG09/612

Note to applicants
In order to be considered favourably you are strongly recommended to address all the selection criteria in your application.
Please send applications 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

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Senior Project Officer (Publications and Information)
Departmental Professional Officer Grade III
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Sydney CBD
Permanent Full-time
Total remuneration package valued up to $97,172 including salary ($80,608-$88,058).

Job Description
The purpose of the position is to prepare the Bureau’s regular statistical reports, to work with the Senior Project Officer (Information) to provide
an information service on crime and criminal justice issues to government agencies, non-government organisations, the media and the general public, and
to analyse and interpret crime and criminal justice data and prepare reports on crime and criminal justice issues.

Selection Criteria:
• Tertiary qualifications in behavioural sciences or statistics, with an honours degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification;
• Experience in the use of statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS;
• Experience analysing and interpreting statistical data;
• Capacity to exercise superior judgement when providing advice and information on crime and criminal justice issues;
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in the handling of data and the preparation of reports;
• Ability to interpret and explain statistical data to a non-numerate audience;
• High-level oral and written communication and liaison skills.

Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2009

Inquiries: Jackie Fitzgerald (02) 9231 9174 or jackie_fitzgerald@agd.nsw.gov.au

Vacancy Reference No.: AG09/587

Note to applicants
In order to be considered favourably you are strongly recommended to address all the selection criteria in your application.
Please send applications 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

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