Director (Statistical Analysis Branch)

Australian Department of Health and Ageing

Australian Department of Health and Ageing
Portfolio Strategies Division
Economic and Statistical Analysis Branch, Portfolio Modelling and Analysis Section

Executive Level 2 $83309-99008, Director, Canberra (No. 20002040)

The Portfolio Strategies Division provides leadership and management to the whole of the Portfolio to ensure the development and implementation of world class policy and practices for health and aged care services for all Australians. The Division provides corporate functions, strategic and policy advice to whole of Portfolio.

The Economic & Statistical Analysis Branch supports decision makers with relevant, reliable evidence directly through a production of analysis, data products and modelling, and indirectly through data standards and tools, development of departmental policy on data and information management, advice and support on modelling, and provision of data from external agencies.

The Portfolio Modelling and Analysis Section (PMA) undertakes a range of activities to promote innovative modelling and analysis that produces policy relevant information and statistical tools for key decision makers. As the Director, Portfolio Modelling and Analysis you will:

manage a team of specialists to achieve high quality outcomes within tight timeframes;
oversee the development and quality improvement of whole-of-portfolio economic, financial and disease models and analytical tools;
establish a centre of excellence in best practice, cutting edge modelling and quantitative methodology that is a resource for the rest of the department; manage key data sources and produce regular analytical reports on health survey and administrative data; and
manage data extraction activities for Commonwealth administrative datasets.

The Department of Health and Ageing is focussed on achieving better health and active ageing for Australians. We need capable and motivated people working with us to make this happen. If you want to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and a better life for all Australians. Our selection process is now much simpler. The first step is a written application stating how you meet our core capabilities. If you are short listed, the final step is an interview including a short work sample test. Further information and application forms are available in our Application Kit, available online http://www.health.gov.au or by phoning the contact person for the job. Hearing or speech impaired applicants can obtain the election documents from the Department's TTY number (02) 6289 5945. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds.

Application closing date is Thursday, 5 July 2007. All applications close 7pm AEST. Note: All applicants must quote reference number 07-0966.

For further details please contact: Jacqueline Ball - 02 6289 5430

Agency Website: http://www.health.gov.au/

Selection documentation can be located on Department of Health and Ageing website - refer to link below:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/07-0966/$FILE/07-0966%20Applicant%20Kit.pdf

or by contacting Maya Troselj - 02 6289 4129 maya.troselj@health.gov.au

Apply: Effective People Pty Ltd Personnel and Recruitment Consultants PO Box 3907 Weston Creek ACT Australia 2611 http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-career-vacant.htm

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