Principal Applied Statistician
Corrections Research Evaluation and Statistics (CRES)

Location – Haymarket

Employment type – Temporary up to 12 months

Salary – $129,464 - $142,666 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

Lead the development of applied statistical and modelling analyses to assist both strategic and operational decision-making, and assess the impact of proposed or existing reforms on Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) policy. The Principal Applied Statistician will be experienced in applying advanced data analytics (such as impact evaluation, data science, or predictive modelling) to policy-related projects that support evidence-based reform and improve the equity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

The Principal Applied Statistician is a senior team member in a newly formed multi-disciplinary Modelling & Analytics (M&A) team within Corrections Research, Evaluation & Statistics (CRES). The M&A team combines expertise in advanced data analytics techniques and applied policy analysis to produce timely, objective and rigorous statistical insights that inform and support evidence-based policy and decision-making within CSNSW.  

What you’ll do

As the Principal Applied Statistician, you will have a senior role in leading the development of data-driven solutions and disseminating independent policy-related evidence. The Principal Applied Statistician will combine your expertise in applied statistical modelling (such as forecasting, applied regression modelling, causal inference and quasi-experimental methods, or predictive analytics) and your experience in translating complex technical analysis to effectively communicate policy-relevant findings that inform CSNSW strategic objectives.

The Principal Applied Statistician will have a critical role in, but not limited to, the following:

• Identifying and analysing large datasets to build advanced prediction tools in priority areas such as domestic violence offending, behavioural outcomes in custody, and recidivism.

• Applying quasi-experimental techniques to estimate the causal impact of program participation or policy reform on key outcomes, such as recidivism.

• Modelling the impact of policy and operational reforms on key indicators.

• Leading the development of high-quality reports, presentations, infographics and visualisations, and other publications

• Translating and communicating complex analyses to inform evidence-based decisions for senior stakeholders within CSNSW and the criminal justice system.

• Contribute to a culture of innovation, insight-driven policy, and continuous improvement within CSNSW and the justice system.

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What we’re looking for

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience building statistical models (for example causal inference, forecasting or other statistical methods).
• Demonstrated experience in successfully communicating and translating complex statistical data and information to a range of audiences (such as presentations, written reports, etc).

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, including Econometrics, Statistics, Data science, social science with a strong statistical or program evaluation component, or equivalent professional experience and training.
• Advanced programming skills and knowledge of statistical software packages, such as Stata, R, MATLAB or similar.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working options

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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Are you ready to join us?

Simply click ‘apply’ to complete the application form and attach a Resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.

As part of your application package, please include a response to the following questions (maximum 2 pages):

Question 1. Describe a research project or statistical analysis that you have led. Please include the following details: the question(s) or aim(s) of the project, the dataset(s), statistical software, and the method used.

Question 2. Outline the steps you took to ensure your analysis could impact the organisation’s strategic and/or policy objectives.

Applications close 07 September 2025 at 11:59PM AEST

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For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Evarn Ooi via email: evarn.ooi@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Erica Tam on 0428 944 731 or via erica.tam@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au

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