Position profile
Applications must include a personal details form (35K PDF; 346K DOC) and should be sent to:
Human Resources
AIHW
GPO Box 570
Canberra ACT 2601
Email
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| Group | Health Group |
|---|---|
| Unit | Health Registers and Cancer Monitoring Unit |
| Classification | APS Level 5/6 |
| Salary | $57,885 - $62,000 (APS 5) $64,924 - $71,773 (APS 6) plus conditions under the AIHW Certified Agreement |
| Position no. | Several positions |
| Notes | Ongoing positions |
The Institute has six Groups - Economic and Health Services Group, Health Group, Housing and Disability Group, Welfare Group, Information and Strategy Group, and the Business Group - led by Senior Executives, all reporting to the Director (Agency Head).
The main functions of the Health Registers and Cancer Monitoring Unit, Health Group, are to monitor and report on national cancer statistics and population-based cancer-screening indicators; and facilitate epidemiological research into cancer and mortality outcomes by undertaking ethics committee-approved record linkages between research cohorts and the National Cancer Statistics Clearing House and the National Death Index.
The positions are responsible for undertaking a range of project work involving statistical analysis and research activities in the fields of cancer and cancer screening and record linkage studies. This project work will include preparation of publications, written reports and oral presentations and liaison with external clients and expert reference groups. The successful applicants will need strong data analysis and report writing skills.
Duty statement
Immediate supervisor: EL 1
Supervisory responsibilities: n/a
In accordance with Diversity and Participative Management principles undertake one or more of the following tasks:
- Undertake project work, statistical analysis and research activities in the fields of cancer and cancer screening; prepare related reports and submissions; and disseminate results.
- Assist with record linkage studies, including manage and maintain relevant disease registers, link with other databases and prepare reports.
- Contribute to and assist with the preparation of material for publications, reports and other media based on Institute standards including graphical and tabular representations.
- Respond to information requests and present information to clients and associated organisations.
- Liaise with other governmental bodies, professional and community organisations.
- Assist in the administrative support of the Unit and relevant committees.
Selection criteria
These criteria must be read in conjunction with the duty statement for the position. Experience, knowledge and skills directly related to the duty statement will carry additional weight in assessment.
Important
- Proven ability to plan and report on statistical analyses and prepare documents to publication standard.
- Proven ability to maintain, manipulate and interrogate large databases using a range of software, e.g. SAS, BrioQuery, EXCEL and UNIX-based tools.
- Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to determine priorities and work within, and contribute to, a small team.
- Well developed oral and written communication and liaison skills including an ability to respond orally and in written communication to information requests.
- A good knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to, the principles and practices of Diversity, Participative Management and Occupational Health and Safety, and an ability to apply them to staff management and work practices.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the cancer related health information environment.