Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 14 February **** Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3 Remuneration: *************** - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ****** Location: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 21 January **** 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.
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Data Analyst/Biostatistician to join our leading national research centre, to support high quality and high impact research outputs.
What is on offer?
Join a high performance team to provide biostatistical expertise, focusing on program evaluation to evaluate vaccine safety, effectiveness, and coverage.
Work with a diverse and inclusive talented team with a passion for improving health outcomes for Australia and globally.
Your new role Advising on the statistical methods and conduct of the analyses for research projects relating to population and public health, including study design, data analysis plans and interpretation of data analysis.
Be responsible for high quality, advanced analysis, and reporting of health system data such as vaccination data, disease notifications and hospitalisations, including linked health related data.
Contribute to capacity building and mentoring junior researchers in statistical skills and clinical research methods.
What you will need to succeed Postgraduate qualifications in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related area.
Clear experience or interest in infectious diseases research.
Strong statistical analysis skills.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and work in a team.
Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.
This appointment will be full time temporary for 12 months, with a strong possibility of extension.
Part time hours could be considered for the preferred candidate.
NCIRS supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working agreements.
About NCIRS NCIRS is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors impacting uptake, and vaccine safety.
NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing programme of international work, focused on providing technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in the Indo Pacific region.
NCIRS is a collaborative team of experts in public health, biostatistics, infectious diseases, paediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods.
How to Apply Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including: Resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
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) 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 Carol Corbett on 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 For technical support please contact the customer services team on .
Child Safe Standards SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description.
Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment.
See PD****_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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