Senior Biostatistician
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- Data Analytics
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- REQ538125 Requisition #
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- Dec 09, 2024 Post Date
Join our Health Surveillance team, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment (up to two years) opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
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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.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Biostatistician to join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence to contribute to population health and broader public health objectives. The Senior Biostatistician will provide expert advice on data management, weighting, analyses and presentation of survey data, and support the refinement and optimisation of surveys, including the development of methodological trials.
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
- Lead and contribute to the data management, weighting, analyses and presentation pipeline for survey data managed by the team
- Support the refinement and optimisation of surveys, including the development of proposals to trial methodological changes
- Develop and manage relationships and partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Support the use of survey data to inform population health policy and program decision making, and to monitor and evaluate policies and programs
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Postgraduate qualifications in survey statistics, social (quantitative) research, psychology, market research, data science, biostatistics, econometrics or equivalent experience.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- A solid understanding and demonstrated experience with developing and optimising weighting strategies for sample surveys, especially within SAS or R programming languages.
- A solid understanding of sample survey design processes and demonstrated experience with the analyses of data arising from complex survey designs.
- Flexibility and willingness to work in an agile 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.
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
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe your experience and personal contributions to working in a team that maintains, uses and routinely presents survey data to a variety of audiences in both verbal and written format. What were the challenges that you faced, and how did you overcome them?
- Give an example of a time when you considered a range of methodological options for either the analyses or weighting of survey data? How did you determine which method was appropriate for that situation and how did you convince your stakeholders of the appropriateness of that approach?
For role related queries or questions contact Tim Harrold on Tim.Harrold@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ538125.
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: Tuesday 7 January 2025
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
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- 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, Tuesday 7 January 2025
