(Senior) Statistician

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Bureau of Rural Sciences

The Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) is the scientific bureau of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. At the interface between science and policy, BRS is an essential part of the Government's capacity for integrated evidence-based policy development. The BRS mission is to deliver effective, timely, policy-relevant scientific advice, assessments and tools for decision-making to promote more sustainable, competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries.

Information and Risk Sciences Programme
Senior Statistician
DAFF Band 3 (Science) Work Level 6
$122,060 - $132,646 per annum (plus superannuation)
Canberra
Job No. 07-146

OR

Statistician
DAFF Band 3 (Science) Work Level 5
$102,899 - $114,761 per annum (plus superannuation)
Canberra
Job No. 07-147

BRS seeks an experienced statistician to provide high level specialist expertise in statistics, statistical analysis and risk assessment to support policy development by the Ministers for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Departmental policy makers.

The successful applicant will be required to develop and manage client relationships, business opportunities, and build partnerships with other research providers. They will also be expected, as a senior member of the Programme team, to contribute to the development of the strategic direction, governance and business outcomes of the Programme and BRS.

The position will suit an individual with a gift for statistics and statistical analysis who wishes to make an impact in a broad range of Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries.

There is only one position which will be filled at either the DAFF Band 3 (Science) Work Level 6 or the DAFF Band 3 (Science) Work Level 5 classification, depending on the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience. It is recommended that applicants apply for each position to be considered at both classifications.

BRS is an Investors in People (TM) organisation. We value staff, support their development and recognise their significant contribution in providing quality science for decision makers. BRS also provides a range of health initiatives to staff.

Conditions: Employees of the Department should possess Australian Citizenship. The Department's Collective Agreement covers conditions of service. The successful applicant must hold or be prepared to undergo a security assessment to the level of Protected.

General: Visit our website at www.daff.gov.au/recruitment for more information, selection criteria and full application details. Hearing or speech impaired applicants may obtain the selection documentation via the Department's TTY number (02) 6271 6596. Applicants will be assessed against specific selection criteria. Applicants must address these criteria when framing their application and include their qualifications, experience and the names and telephone numbers of two referees able to comment on their achievements and abilities.

For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Margaret Allan on (02) 6272 4680.

The Department prefers electronic lodgement of applications using the online facility on our internet site at www.daff.gov.au/recruitment. If you do not have internet access or are experiencing difficulties, please call our 24 hour answering service (02) 6272 5523.

Applications close on Thursday, 3 May 2007

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