ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Honours degree or higher, or equivalent in statistics, economics, epidemiology, psychology, or another discipline with a strong statistical component.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

In addition to meeting the essential requirements, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong capabilities in:

• Conducting research independently, within established research designs, frameworks, and timeframes.
• Using contemporary research and statistical software relevant to the role (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).
• Communicating research findings effectively through written reports, presentations, and other stakeholder-facing formats.

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE – TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ROLE FOR 12 MONTHS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXTENSION

Salary - $121,845.00 pa to $133,105.00 pa, plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Research Officer conducts research into crime and the criminal justice system, contributing to BOCSAR’s (Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research) mission of delivering accurate, objective, and accessible evidence to inform public and government decision-making on crime and justice issues.
This role sits within the research team and reports to the Research Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Senior Research Officer is part of a multidisciplinary team of economists, statisticians, psychologists, and epidemiologists working in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. This team supports the efficiency, fairness, and effectiveness of the NSW criminal justice system by producing high-quality, evidence-based research.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate the impact of programs on crime, the criminal justice system, and reoffending.
• Prepare research reports and briefing notes to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Present research findings at seminars, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide technical advice on research methodologies to departmental staff and staff from other agencies.
• Review external research proposals and papers submitted by individuals and organisations.

This position plays a critical role in contributing to the Bureau’s objective of delivering accurate, objective, and accessible information to inform both public and government decisions on crime and justice.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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