Your key responsibilities:
Independently or under broad direction, conduct complex statistical analyses and translate findings into information that the Department, public health practitioners, policy makers, other clinicians and the public can understand and use.
Provide expert, specialist advice on the appropriate and accurate use of health data, including data extraction and manipulation data, data interrogation, statistical analysis and graphic/tabular display of statistical results.
Apply expert statistical knowledge to develop practical operational procedures for complex analytical workflows to support the unit's statistical functions and for quality assurance purposes.
Role fit
The requirements for this role are:
Statistical analysis: Independently or under broad direction, undertake high-level statistical analyses (e.g. using R, R Markdown/Quarto, GIT, data visualisations) to interrogate, manipulate, analyse and summarise complex health datasets for specific research or investigations.
Communicating results: Demonstrated proficiency preparing and presenting complex statistical results, written advice and corporate communications to diverse audiences including executives, internal and external stakeholders, and the general public using advanced data visualisation and contemporary electronic and written mediums.
Expert advice and problem solving: Provide expert statistical advice on using health data appropriately and accurately, proven problem-solving ability to achieve objectives in defined timeframes, and project management proficiency.
Quality assurance: Maintain accuracy and consistency across outputs by developing, managing and maintaining modern coding practices and data ETL and analytical pipelines in a complex operational environment.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
38 hour full time work week
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
