Data Systems Development Manager

Ongoing Full-Time role

Location: Based in Parramatta

Exciting and rewarding opportunity to be involved in leading the ongoing expansion and development of data holdings and reporting products

About Us

(DCJ) enables services to work better together to support everyone's right to access justice, support families, and strengthen/bolster the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.

The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) is a business unit within DCJ. BOCSAR is responsible for informing the public and government about emerging trends and patterns in crime and the criminal justice system. We do this by releasing statistical reports, publishing research reports, evaluating programs and policies, distributing ad hoc data requests and undertaking both simple and complex statistical and analytical investigations to improve understanding. BOCSAR also build and maintain many statistical databases covering crime, criminal courts, prison, youth detention and reoffending behaviour.

The strength of all BOCSAR's output relies on the quality of our underlying data. We are continuously looking for ways to improve and modernise our computer systems, expand and add value to data holdings, improve the efficiency of our processes all while managing risks associated with sensitive data.

Within BOCSAR a small, tight-knit team is responsible for data system development.

About the role

The Data Systems Development Manager:

Continuously improves BOCSAR's systems including the ongoing expansion and development of data holdings and reporting products.

Develops a strategic vision for BOCSAR's technological future that meets current and emerging business needs; and leads a team of IT specialists to deliver this vision.

About You:

In addition to meeting the essential requirements, you'll demonstrate capabilities in:

Advanced programming experience working with large volumes of data (SQL, Python, SAS an advantage)

Advanced understanding of relational databases (Oracle an advantage)

Experience working on record linkage or complex ETL processes

Professional experience at a senior level in designing and implementing complex data/information systems, strategies and policies

Knowledge of cloud-based technologies (GCP an advantage)

Extensive experience in consulting with business managers, stakeholders and other user groups to deliver strategic and tactical information management solutions

Baseline Security Vetting from NSW Police in order to gain access to protected information requrired for this role. As such, you must be an Australian Citizen to qualify for this position.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful applicants are fully vaccinated and able to provide acceptable proof of vaccination status.

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Benefits:

Salary $131,094 - $ 151,609 + Super and annual leave loading (Clerk Grade 11/12)

Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support

Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

Diverse and inclusive organisation

How to Apply

Simply click 'apply' to complete the application.

For more information contact: Jackie Fitzgerald by email on

Closing date: Sunday, 10th April 2022 at 11:59pm.

If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact Lisa M Smith via email: .

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

IMPORTANT

To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods.

This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments. If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and/or interviews via online platforms using a PC, laptop, or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Lisa M Smith via email: or by phone on (02) 8688 0491 and advise us of your preferred method of communication.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.