Biostatistician
Biostatistician
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 25/06/2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ642819
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 12 April 2026
Join our System Monitoring and Insights (SMI) at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- 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.
- Build your career in biostatistics and health data analysis
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the 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 biostatistician to join the System Monitoring & Insights Team in the System Information and Analytics Branch of NSW Health. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced health data analysts and will contribute to ensuring health data effectively and accurately informs policy, planning and evaluation with the NSW Health system, while simultaneously growing their analytic skills.
Health Manager Level 2, starting salary from $114,251 - $134,809 plus Super, with a 38- hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Share accurate and timely analysis outputs within the unit and with external and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to efforts to develop, improve and implement data preparation pipelines for linked health-related datasets.
- Support projects aimed at accurately evaluating NSW health initiatives and assessing the validity and reliability of health datasets.
- Support preparation of high-quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, circulars and presentations.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience using statistical analysis software packages, preferably R and SQL.
- Strong communications skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and stakeholders.
- The ability to take initiative, to work independently and ask clarifying questions.
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
How to apply
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills, and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below:
“Provide an example of a health-related project where you have analysed a large dataset using descriptive and advanced statistical analyses. Include the project topic, background, your role in the project, how you went about conducting the project, communicating progress to line management and stakeholders, how you assessed data quality and addressed any data/statistical-related challenges, to whom and how you communicated the findings.”
For role related queries or questions contact Duleepa Jayasundara (Duleepa.Jayasundara@health.nsw.gov.au) and quote “REQ642819”
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on Shuo.Yang@health.nsw.gov.au
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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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 12 April 2026 (11:59PM)
