Trainee Biostatistician - Fully Funded Master’s (3-Year)

NSW Ministry of Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ministry of Health in NSW is offering a temporary full-time Trainee Biostatistician position as part of the NSW Biostatistics Training Program. The three-year traineeship combines hands-on placements in the health system with a fully funded Master of Biostatistics through the University of Sydney.

Trainees commence on 9 February 2027 and gain expert supervision, practical experience in biostatistics, and a pathway to advanced public health statistics careers within NSW Health.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, science, psychology, medicine, economics or health sciences with minimum credit average 65% or equivalent.
• Demonstrated aptitude for advanced mathematical work and data-related experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and experience using statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Complete supervised placements within the NSW health system and gain specialist biostatistics skills.
• Complete a fully funded Master of Biostatistics degree part-time through the University of Sydney.
• Participate in the NSW Biostatistics Training Program and contribute to public health initiatives.

Skills

Advanced mathematical ability

Statistical concepts

Data analysis

Experience with statistical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, science, psychology, medicine, economics or health sciences

Tools

Statistical software packages

Job description

NSW Ministry of Health in NSW is offering a temporary full-time Trainee Biostatistician position as part of the NSW Biostatistics Training Program. The three-year traineeship combines hands-on placements in the health system with a fully funded Master of Biostatistics through the University of Sydney.

Trainees commence on 9 February 2027 and gain expert supervision, practical experience in biostatistics, and a pathway to advanced public health statistics careers within NSW Health.