Spatial Analyst, BOCSAR

 

BUREAU OF CRIME STATISTICS & RESEARCH
 
SPATIAL ANALYST - AG09/612
 
Departmental Professional Officer Grade III
Sydney CBD, Permanent Full time
 
Salary range: $80,608 - $88,058
Total Remuneration package valued up to: $97,172
 
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research investigates patterns and trends in crime and the criminal justice system. The Spatial Analyst is responsible for:
-       Developing, updating, improving and managing the Bureau's spatial database of recorded criminal incidents. 
-       Analysing, interpreting and preparing ????? ????? maps on spatial characteristics of crime
 
Selection Criteria:
 

• Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, planning, computer science or related field;


• Extensive experience in computerised mapping using Geographic Information Systems such as MapInfo or ArcGIS;


• Experience in conducting high-level spatial analyses and ability to apply this knowledge to the field of crime mapping;


• Ability to write technical and research reports to a standard suitable for publication;


• Excellent technical, analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;


• High-level liaison skills and oral communication skills;


• Experience in the use of data management software, such as SAS, SPSS or EXCEL and the ability to work with large datasets.

 
 Applicants must obtain an information package and address all criteria in the advertisement.
Applicants may apply on line or email to ???@???.???
 
Information packages:
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Inquiries:
Jackie Fitzgerald (??) ???? ????   ???@???.???
 
 
Please click here to access the position description for this job
 
Applications close 13 November 2009

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