Senior Biostatistician
Join our HealthStats NSW team, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. The role is available up to 30 June 2025, with possibility of an extension.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
HealthStats NSW is a “one-stop-shop” public website bringing together data from many sources to produce statistics and insights on the health of the NSW population. Users can investigate, download or share tailored data selections and reports that provide insights into a wide range of health determinants and outcomes.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Biostatistician/Epidemiologist will update and develop new statistical content, research new methods and patterns in the data to provide new insights and work with a software development team in eHealth NSW to develop automated solutions to streamline analysis and reporting process. Additionally, you will play a key role in fostering a community or practice at enhancing statistical literacy to empower others to interpret health data with confidence.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe your experience and personal contributions to working in a team that created and managed the end-to-end development of statistical output. What were the challenges faced, and how were they overcome?
- Describe an experience of communicating or translating a complicated analysis to a non-technical audience. What approaches did you use to ensure correct understanding of the statistical outputs?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Kevin Wang on Kevin.Wang1@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ524547.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on Frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 20 October 2024
