Biostatistician

Western Sydney University; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Onsite childcare

Health & wellbeing support

Parking options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Western Sydney University invites an experienced biostatistician to provide authoritative advice across the Faculty of Health. You will guide study design, power calculations, modelling and reporting to strengthen health research and grant proposals.

Based at Campbelltown with flexible working, the role offers HEW Level 8 pay, a salary of $120,754–$134,051 p.a., plus 17% super and leave loading, and a fixed-term until 11 December 2027.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in biostatistics or related discipline with extensive experience.
• High-level expertise in health and medical biostatistics, including design and power.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical software and reproducible workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative biostatistical advice across the Faculty of Health.
• Review grants, protocols, and project concepts with robust analysis plans.
• Develop reproducible analysis templates and guidance for researchers.

Skills

Biostatistics expertise

Study design

Power calculations

Analytical workflows

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in biostatistics or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 8 until 11th December 2027.
• Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 p.a., plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide authoritative biostatistical advice that strengthens research design, analysis and reporting across the Faculty of Health.

The Opportunity

You will provide authoritative specialist biostatistical advice and applied research support across the Faculty of Health. Working with research leaders, Faculty Research Operations and multidisciplinary researchers, you will improve the quality, rigour and competitiveness of health and medical research.

You will advise on complex study design, statistical methodology, sample size and power, analysis planning, interpretation and reporting. You will review grant applications, protocols and project concepts, and develop robust statistical analysis plans that address modelling, missing data, sensitivity analyses, uncertainty and limitations.

You will also guide applied analyses for priority research projects and produce statistical outputs for grants, ethics submissions, reports, manuscripts and partner communications. Through practical guidance, templates, quality standards and consultation practices, you will build researcher capability and support a sustainable Faculty-wide biostatistical service.

What Success Looks Like:

• Provide practical, authoritative advice on complex research design, statistical methodology, analysis and reporting.
• Strengthen grant applications and research protocols through robust and feasible statistical approaches.
• Develop reproducible statistical analysis plans and fit-for-purpose outputs for priority research projects.
• Establish consistent Faculty-wide guidance, templates and quality standards for biostatistical practice.
• Implement an effective triage and referral model that responds to demand and prioritises specialist support.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A postgraduate qualification in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, quantitative health research or a related discipline, with extensive relevant experience.
• High-level expertise in health and medical biostatistics, including study design, sample size and power, statistical modelling, analysis planning and interpretation.
• Extensive experience advising researchers or multidisciplinary teams and reviewing grants, protocols, ethics applications, manuscripts or research reports.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant statistical software and reproducible, well-documented analytical workflows.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the judgement and autonomy to manage complex matters and competing priorities.

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Jodie Jyotishna Narayan, Research Operations Manager via [e-mail]. Please include the job reference code REF1881R.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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