Senior Research Analyst (DVDRT) - Clerk Grade 9/10 - Coroners Court

Senior Research Analyst Domestic Violence Death Review Team - Coroners Court Principal location – Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Employment type – Temporary (10 months) – Full time (35 hours per week) Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10, Base Salary ($133,348 – $146,945), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Your role Are you passionate about using research and evidence to drive meaningful change? Join the Domestic Violence Death Review Team (DVDRT) at the Coroners Court of NSW and contribute to work that aims to prevent domestic violence deaths across NSW. This is an opportunity to apply your research, analytical and critical thinking skills to complex and sensitive issues, identify emerging trends and risk factors, and inform recommendations that strengthen policies, services and systems to improve safety and prevent future deaths. What you’ll do As part of the Domestic Violence Death Review Team Secretariat within the Coroners Court of NSW, you will lead and deliver high-level quantitative and qualitative research, analysis and reporting to support the DVDRT's strategic priorities and contribute to preventing domestic violence deaths. You will apply your expertise in research methodologies, data analytics and critical analysis to identify patterns, trends, risk factors and opportunities for improvement across the domestic violence service system. You will also: Lead and manage complex research projects, including desktop case file reviews, quantitative data analysis and qualitative research across diverse populations. Analyse and synthesise large volumes of complex and sensitive information to understand the experiences of victims and offenders and their interactions with services and support systems. Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of domestic violence deaths in NSW, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and accessibility to support robust research and analysis. Prepare high-quality research reports, policy advice, briefs and publications, including contributions to the DVDRT's biennial report and recommendations. Identify emerging trends, risks and systemic issues to inform evidence-based recommendations for improvements to legislation, policy, practice and service delivery. Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, researchers, domestic violence sector organisations, advocacy groups and people with lived experience. Contribute to collaborative research initiatives and knowledge sharing with other domestic violence death review mechanisms and the tertiary research sector. Work in a highly collaborative and intellectually challenging environment, working across government and with external stakeholders on complex, sensitive and important issues that have the potential to influence policy and practice across NSW. What we’re looking for Demonstrated experience leading complex quantitative and qualitative research, applying sound research methodologies and analysing complex information to identify trends, risks and insights. Proven ability to synthesise complex information and prepare high-quality research reports, publications, briefs and evidence-based advice for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, researchers and community organisations, on complex and sensitive issues. Strong critical thinking, initiative and judgement, with an understanding of domestic and family violence, relevant legislation, public sector policies and the broader service system. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. Download the role description . To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here . Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close: Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anna Butler at anna.butler@justice.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 contact Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.au Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. 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. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website . 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