Data Quality Officer x 6

About the role: Australia's firearm regulations are widely regarded as a global benchmark, yet systematic gaps remain and addressing them is key to preventing future firearm related tragedies.

On 1 July 2024, the National Firearms Register (NFR) Program commenced. The NFR will function as a unified system, drawing information from existing Commonwealth, state and territory firearms registries, portals and management platforms into one centralised database. This will provide national oversight by providing a clear end to end view of firearms, ownership and licensing information across all states and territories. The NFR will enhance police and community safety and improve law enforcement capability.

The Data Quality Officers are integral to the success of the Victorian segment of the National Firearms Register. These positions will support the analysing, identifying, verifying and cleansing of data to prepare it for integration from the existing Victorian register into the nationally centralised database.

To be successful in this role you will need to be detail-focused, confident with systems, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment handling sensitive information.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

Performing data analysis tasks including data entry, identification, verification and cleaning datasets to meet national standards

Ensuring data quality standards and procedures are adhered to

Providing timely, accurate, and well-presented information to support informed decision making by management

Identifying and communicating trends and improvements to enhance data cleansing activities

Contributing to the overall successful delivery of the program.

About You:

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and validation

A positive team focused mindset and willingness to support others

Being able to work in a team environment and meeting set deadlines

Experience in handling data in a sensitive and confidential environment

Confident in using Microsoft Office and willing to learn other internal systems and tools

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently and collaboratively

Exposure to working withi n a dynamic project environment with shifting priorities and updating processes

Ability to perform assign tasks within a structured high volume processing environment

Proven ability to communicate effectively with other team members and open to learning new ways of working

Further Information:

Six (6) x full-time, Fixed Term positions until June 2028.

This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

Resume

Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Please Note: Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

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 (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6***.

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 committ ed 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.

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