Trainee Biostatistician

NSW Department of Health

TRAINEE BIOSTATISTICIAN (various positions), Clerk, Grade 7/8, Centre for Epidemiology and Research. Vacancy No: CA08/079. Total remuneration package to $84,855 p.a. including salary ($69,468-$76,896), employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Trainees will gain experience in biostatistics through supervised full-time work-based placements and undertake a Masters Degree in Biostatistics part time. Subject to the signing of a Deed of Agreement, the Department will pay University fees and appropriate study leave will be granted.

Essential selection criteria: Honours degree majoring in Statistics, or equivalent; extensive experience in use of statistical software packages for manipulation and analysis of data sets; interest in application of statistical methods to the analysis of health data sets; good communication skills, including skills in scientific writing; good consultation and negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Common selection criteria also apply*.

Note: This is a temporary appointment in terms of Section 27 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 for a period up to 3 years. Overseas applicants for temporary jobs must have a work visa.

Inquiries: Helen Moore (02) 9391 9225.

Information packages: Margie Scott-Murphy (02) 9391 9676 or e-mail
masco@doh.health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Marked ‘Confidential’ To: Recruitment Coordinator, Corporate Personnel Services, NSW Department of Health, Locked Mail Bag 961, North Sydney, 2059 or emailed to
staffline@doh.health.nsw.gov.au.
Emailed documents must be in Word or Text format only.

Closing date: 4:30pm Friday 18 July 2008.

* All applicants for NSW Government jobs must also show an understanding of the "common selection criteria": equal employment opportunity; occupational health and safety; ethical practice; and cultural diversity; as they apply to the job.