AIHW Statistical Consultant Statement of Requirement

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare plans to establish a panel of skilled statisticians for consultancy work. We are seeking statisticians with proven capability in applied statistics, who are able to assist with complex statistical problems and/or who have demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to project staff.

Specifically, we are seeking individuals or a company with the ability to:

• Develop and implement statistical methodology and/or adapt existing methods to meet the AIHW needs.
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary research team and ensure skills transfer.
• Write project reports in conjunction with other AIHW staff.
• Contribute to [preparing and writing] papers for publication in the scientific literature, with a focus on both statistical and applied journals and conferences.
• Interpret and present research findings to peers in the research community.
• Participate in the development of new research.

Position description

Panel members will be involved in a range of services including:

• Providing a statistical consultancy and information service for AIHW staff;
• Developing statistical methodology and/or adapting existing methods to meet the AIHW research objectives;
• Implementing statistical methodology and working with AIHW staff to write project reports, ensuring the transfer of skills;
• Either leading, or working as an integrated part of, a collaborative multidisciplinary research team;
• Interpreting and presenting research findings to peers in the research community'
• Participating in the development of new research projects;
• Performing other duties as required.

Working arrangements

The Consultant(s) will on occasions be required to either:

• work as integrated member of the AIHW team working at the Institute's Fern Hill Park premises; or
• provide advice and consultancy services 'on line' from their own accommodation.

Remuneration

For consultancies that require an integrated team member, payment will be based on the relevant salary rate for the expected duration of the project.

For 'on-line' consultancy services payment will be by an agreed hourly rate paid on receipt of a monthly invoice.

For further information:

Please contact Dr Phil Anderson , tel +61 2 6244 1125, email