Biostatistician
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- Data Analytics
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- REQ264918 Requisition #
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- Oct 15, 2021 Post Date
Selection Criteria
- Relevant health analytics/biostatistical experience with appropriate tertiary qualifications.
- Sound knowledge of health related data collections and a good understanding of the NSW and Australian Health Systems is preferred.
- Experience using statistical analysis software packages, including proficiency in R (R Shiny specifically) and SAS and similar programming applications.
- Strong communications skills, including the ability to liaise with a diverse group of co-workers and others and to interpret/deliver the information received or questions asked in a timely and effective manner.
- The ability to take initiative, to work independently and ask clarifying questions.
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Extensive experience creating presentations, graphs, reports and diagrammatic representations of concepts for a variety of work situations (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar)
- Experience would be advantageous in conducting and interpreting statistical analyses of population-based health administrative and other health related data, including linked datasets, using a range of analytic tools and methodologies, in order to describe and compare the performance of health systems.
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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Moubarak on Samantha.Moubarak@health.nsw.gov.au.
Our Commitment to Diversity
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.
Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au
Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au
Things to consider when submitting application:
To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:
- an Australian Citizen, or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
COVID 19 Vaccination requirement
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 31 October 2021 (11:59PM)
