Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Clinical Excellence Queensland. We are seeking a Principal Project Officer (Biostatistics) to support clinician researchers across Queensland through statistical consultancy, capability building, research training and data analysis, helping drive evidence-based improvements in healthcare delivery.

Job details

What you'll do

You will lead the development of tools, systems and training programs that build research capability across Queensland. You will provide statistical consultancy and data analysis support to clinician researchers, collaborate with health and research stakeholders to strengthen research quality and translation, and work with specialist teams to deliver statewide workforce capability-building initiatives.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Expertise in statistical consultancy and collaborative research in medical, public health, biometrical or other life-sciences research settings, including high-level knowledge of health data analysis and statistical methodologies.
• Extensive experience with statistical packages such as R, STATA and SAS, office applications such as Excel and Word, and familiarity with REDCap and Python would be an advantage.
• Experience in the development and delivery of education and training in statistical methods, including the ability to communicate statistical concepts to scientists and clinicians and support their real-world application.
• Ability to provide high-level and effective written and oral communication, consultation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills at a senior level, and to manage client and stakeholder relationships in an environment of change.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Principal Project Officer (Biostatistics) - Role Description (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)