Centre Epidemiology and Evidence Manager

Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence Manager Roles

Join our Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit within the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at the NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity leading a team supporting population health and prevention for a world-class health system in NSW.

Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

Join a passionate team dedicated to using data and evidence to improve population health outcomes and equity.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

We are recruiting to three roles, each managing a team of specialist staff within the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit in the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence. The unit supports public and internal reporting and collection and analysis of population health data to inform policy and improve health outcomes for the overall community and priority populations. Our flagship public reports include the NSW Mothers and Babies Report, and a vast collection of health indicators published on Health Stats NSW.

The Principal Project Officer, Health Indicators and Digital Communication provides leadership and management of health indicators and digital communication activities for the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence. The role manages a team responsible for the Health Stats NSW open data portal, supporting the design, curation, interpretation, quality control, visualisation and effective communication of health indicators and statistical information.

The Principal Analyst, Maternal and Perinatal Surveillance leads a team responsible for the delivery of the online NSW Mothers and Babies report, management and governance of the Register for Congenital Conditions and NSW Perinatal Data Collection, analysis and interpretation of that data for surveillance and reporting purposes. The role actively engages with stakeholders to identify emerging issues to inform enhancement to the data assets and reports.

The Principal Analyst, Population Health Analysis Services manages a team to provide high-level advice and analytical expertise for priority projects, including ad hoc and routine public and internal reports for key stakeholders. The team supports continuous improvement of data analytics processes and practices, and capability building across the Centre.

Crown Clerk 11/12 starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.

Manage a team improving the population health statistics published in online web reports and Health Stats NSW.

Analyse and transform complex data into clear advice, evidence and insights for briefing to policy officers and Government.

Govern and manage data assets to meet emerging population health information needs.

Lead delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality routine data reports in digital form, considering context and interpretation by stakeholders.

• Qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics or equivalent (see role descriptions).
• Strong data literacy and understanding of population health and health data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including statistical communication and/or digital communication.
• Ability to manage a team of specialist staff.

1. At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

2. Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) AND:

3. Cover letter (1 page) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for role/s that you are interested in and highlighting your relevant skills, and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.

Target Question (maximum 400 words)

Describe how you have used your skills, knowledge and experience to lead a team to successfully undertake epidemiological or statistical analyses or reporting.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

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