Senior Epidemiologist

The Cancer Institute NSW

Senior Epidemiologist

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW

Permanent Fulltime Position

Health Manager Level 3 - $103,039 - $117,465 (plus 9.5% superannuation and annual leave loading)

The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia's first state wide cancer control agency, established in 2003 to lessen the impact of cancer across the state. Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Role

The role provides expert epidemiological input into the research, monitoring and evaluation activities of the Institute to inform program development and support the achievement of Cancer Plan objectives.

Essential requirements

Knowledge of statistical techniques including survival analysis, generalized linear models, multi-level models and trend analysis

Strong computing and analytical skills using databases and statistical programming and software packages such as SAS or similar applications

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in epidemiology, public health, statistics, biostatistics, health information or in a related discipline and postgraduate qualifications in research, or in a similar discipline, at Masters or PhD level

Interested?

Interested candidates may access the role description and apply online here or visit our website http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/

To apply

Step 1: Answer the Pre Screening Questions below.

Q.1. Please describe your approach to interpreting and communicating the results of complex analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences. Please include some examples in your answer. (300 word maximum)

Q.2. Please outline your experience managing a number of activities concurrently given the context of high work volumes and demands for accurate and expert responses to complex issues, requiring the integration of diverse sources of information. (300 word maximum)

Step 2: Submit the above documents with your Resume

For further information please contact Lyn Webb on 02 8374 3526.

Applications Close - 23:59 Friday 5th February 2016

For Nucleus

Division of Cancer Services and Information

Reports to: Director, Cancer Services and Information

Health Manager Level 3 - $103,039 - $117,465 (plus 9.5% superannuation and annual leave loading)