Senior Biostatistician - Flexible Public Health Analytics

Ministry of Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health in NSW seeks a biostatistician to provide expert data analytics support across population health projects. You will design and execute statistical analyses, apply modern epidemiological methods, and contribute to surveillance and policy reporting.

The role emphasizes reliability of health indicators and impactful public health insights. Collaboration with multiple divisions will enhance population health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in biostatistics, epidemiology or data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of health data and NSW/Australian health system.
• Proficient in R and SQL; able to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statistical analyses using linked data for priority projects.
• Apply epidemiological and statistical methods for surveillance and policy.
• Provide expert biostatistical advice for performance monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Data analytics

R

SQL

Education

Biostatistics degree

Epidemiology degree

Data analytics degree

Tools

R

SQL

Job description

Ministry of Health in NSW seeks a biostatistician to provide expert data analytics support across population health projects. You will design and execute statistical analyses, apply modern epidemiological methods, and contribute to surveillance and policy reporting.

The role emphasizes reliability of health indicators and impactful public health insights. Collaboration with multiple divisions will enhance population health outcomes.