Assistant Government Statistician (Brisbane)

As Assistant Government Statistician, you will lead the Crime Statistics and Research and Data Integration (CSR) unit within the Queensland Government Statistician's Office. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering high quality statistical products, research insights, and data integration services that support evidence-based decision-making across government. Working with criminal justice agencies, academic institutions and key stakeholders, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure data and research outputs are relevant, accessible and impactful. In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage the delivery of crime statistics, research and data integration services
- Produce timely, objective and accessible statistical information and research for government and stakeholders
- Provide expert advice on criminal justice data, research and analytics across government
- Represent the department on committees and working groups at a senior level
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government, academia and the community
- Provide strategic leadership to improve data quality, systems and methodologies
- Foster a high-performance, client-focused and innovative team culture
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and build organisational capability What experience you will bring:
- Exceptional leadership and team culture development skills
- Strategic thinking and solid communication capabilities
- Sound judgement and ability to consider diverse perspectives
- Advanced stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Strong political and business acumen with a high level of integrity
- Proven ability to deliver outcomes in complex and ambiguous environments
- Experience delivering statistics and research to inform decision-making
- Commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/690399/26 Closing Date: Friday, 12 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qrnmd