Research Biostatistician

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 12 October 2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) 
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ603237
Location: Westmead
Applications close: 21 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives
 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a part-time capacity, working across two dynamic departments within Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
This position is split across two departments:

• One day per week will be based within the Department of Psychological Medicine, where the successful candidate will be responsible for health service data analysis including state-wide child and youth mental health service data by using advanced statistical and analytical modelling techniques. 
• The remaining two days per week will be based within Kids Research, contributing to research operations and support across various projects and initiatives.
  
  What you'll be doing
  The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high-quality research activities at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN). 
    
  The Research Biostatistician will be responsible for providing research design, statistical analysis and interpretation of results. The position will contribute to the conduct of high-quality research to improve health outcomes for children and their families.

About You

1. Demonstrated understanding and experience of the principles and practice of biostatistics, research and evaluation methodologies and statistical analysis of health service data; preferably with a relevant qualification in mathematical statistics or biostatistics.
2. Demonstrated high level experience in the use of statistical packages.
3. Demonstrated ability to identify analytical problems in research and implement appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and ensure a high level of attention to detail while considering service objectives and timeframe constraints.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in accordance with key research ethical and regulatory frameworks.

6. Excellent verbal and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex results to an audience with various professional

    

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description  

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings

• Meal entertainment savings

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fitness Passport

• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description  

• Find out more about applying for this position

• Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network

• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Lani Attwood on Lani.Attwood@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact  SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.