Victoria Police Forensic Services Department Forensic Operations Data and Information Systems Analyst role available VPS-3 Fixed Term (to 30.06.2027) About the role: The Forensic Operations Support Unit is responsible for leading the development and delivery of key actions in support of the FSD Strategic Plan and other associated key priorities. The purpose of this role is to support to various clients across the Forensic Services Department, including the Office of the Executive Director, through the provision of business reports, extracts, and process mapping. Stakeholder engagement skills and individual initiative will be required. Key accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Contribute to requirement gathering, documentation, design and implementation of business intelligence solutions that support operational insights and resource planning. Analysing and cleansing data from FSD systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability for reporting and decision-making. Collaborate with the Data and Analytics Team, internal FSD clients and operational staff to understand data needs and translate them into system or reporting enhancements. Identifying opportunities for business improvement and communicating these to the Data and Analytics Team. Supporting projects with partners across FSD and Victoria Police, contributing to the development of new business insights and helping apply contemporary analytics approaches to leverage existing data assets. Run queries, processes, and reports primarily using SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS-EG), and other supported tools such as Power BI and Excel, to meet business reporting and analysis needs. As the successful applicant, you will have: A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in data analytics. The following skills would be highly regarded: An understanding of the laboratory setting and its operations Well-developed interpersonal skills for liaising with clients Technical skills in data querying and reporting, especially using SAS tools, with a willingness to build proficiency through on-the-job experience. An interest or background in data analysis and visualisation, including basic statistical concepts and the ability to interpret data in a meaningful way. Requirements and relevant information: Position will be located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod 3085. Role is fixed term to 30.06.2027 Commencing salary will be at base level of VPS-3 salary range. The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only). The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. The successful candidate may be required to undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance to the level determined by the Department Head. To obtain this clearance applicants must be an Australian Citizen. Your application must include: Resume Completed application form – Application form is attached to the advertisement on Careers.vic.gov.au website. You must respond to the questions in the application form and attach same for your submission to be complete. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or SEEK. Applications will not be accepted via email. Applications close 11.59pm , Thursday 13 th November 2025. For further information on this role please contact: Catherine Bennett via email catherine.bennett@police.vic.gov.au We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team via email FORENSIC-RECRUIT-ESTAB-MGR@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements. About Us: Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate. In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation. We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.” If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
