• Join a growing and collaborative team 
• Dynamic environment working on exciting population health projects
• Make a difference to health service planning in south east Melbourne
• Share your working time at our Heatherton office and from home
• Apply ASAP, applications will close after this newly created position vacancy is successfully filled

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a growing team focused on achieving local and regional health impact through the curation, analysis, and translation of data to answer important questions about the health care needs south east Melbourne.

The Health Data Analyst / Statistician is responsible for leading the analysis of population health data to generate insights to inform catchment-wide decision-making. This is technical and collaborative role which requires the ability to lead discussions about the use of data-driven insights with both internal and external stakeholders. 

Any given day may look like:

• Extracting and analysing data from complex datasets to identify health trends
• Contributing to population health planning and needs assessment projects to provide insights about the health needs and service gaps in the SEMPHN catchment. 
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to increase the use of data driven insights.

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant qualification in biostatistics, epidemiology, data analytics or related discipline.
• Experience in applying research and statistical methodologies to understand population health. 
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis and interpretation of large complex data sets. 
• Strong influencing skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Please review the position description below for further details about the role.

ABOUT SEMPHN

At South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we are leaders, facilitators, and influencers towards the shared goal of better primary health care. We are funded by the Australian Government to help people in South East Melbourne gets the health care they need, when and where they need it.

The Business Intelligence directorate lead the curation, analysis, and translation of data to answer important questions about the health care needs of our catchment, so that health services are delivered to the right people, when and where they need it. The Business Intelligence directorate maintains or has direct access to a large variety of exclusive datasets, including data from general practice, hospital data and outcome data from our commissioned programs, which are used to generate insights for healthcare improvement and impact.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact  [email protected] using the subject line: Health Data Analyst / Statistician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please apply ASAP as applications will be considered as received, and advertisement will close after this newly created position vacancy is successfully filled.

If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please email [email protected].

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH SEMPHN

• Generous salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and development

• A friendly and highly supportive work environment

We thank you for your interest in the role and our organisation, however only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

A National Police Check will be required, and a Working with Children Check may be required in accordance with government funding requirements.

All employees of SEMPHN must be permanent residents of Australia or hold a valid employment visa.

SEMPHN is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with the organisation’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). Therefore, there is a requirement that all SEMPHN employees be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exemption applies). Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact on your eligibility for employment with the organisation.

SEMPHN promotes a workplace that values fairness, respect, and social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please review the position description attached below or view our current vacancies on our website.