2 x Principal Biostatisticians / Data Scientists
Join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence within the NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and contribute to supporting a world-class health system in NSW.
About us
- 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.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About these roles
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.
There are two roles for data leaders within the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence, supporting public and internal reporting of population health data.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information about the two roles, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
The Principal Biostatistician is responsible for leadership and delivery in the acquisition, reporting and analysis of health system data. The role provides the technical delivery, refinement and maintenance of data pipelines, statistical and ad hoc analysis of complex datasets, expert advice, and general support on a full range of projects. The role will also work in partnership with eHealth NSW to ensure NSW Health applications are optimally designed, maintained and enhanced. The work will support the development of population health policies and broader public health objectives.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
• Postgraduate qualification in biostatistics or equivalent, with relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in statistical programming language such as SAS and R, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and managing large complex datasets using SQL
• Strong understanding of population health and health data.
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 contribution in creating and/or maintaining a complex end-to-end data reporting pipeline or system. What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?
- Describe an experience of communicating a complicated data reporting process to a wide-range of audiences. What approaches did you use to ensure everyone understood it?
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 George Doukas on George.doukas@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ548880.
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 2 March 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.
- 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, Sunday 2 March 2025
