Vacancy Reference
No. 707244
This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment.
About the
role
This role provides strategic
leadership of the Epidemiological Analysis Team to deliver
epidemiological analysis, public health research and data request
services.
This position will manage
the operations of the team in the review, development and delivery
of epidemiological data, analysis and research. The resulting
information is to be provided in formats that can be easily
utilised by stakeholders in the support of strategic health policy
and planning decisions.
This is one of two
functional areas within the Epidemiology Directorate which is
responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of a wide
range of population health data for Western Australia. The work of
the Directorate is fundamental to the provision of evidence-based
services designed to improve the health status of Western
Australians.
What we are looking
for
To be successful in this
role, you will need to show us your:
- Strong
leadership skills including your ability to lead change and
maintain a positive and supportive team culture.
- Knowledge and experience
in epidemiology, including conducting complex analysis and
provision of expert advice on a range of epidemiological data,
methodologies and analyses.
- Strong
stakeholder focus and ability to establish and nurture
strategic relationships and collaborations with a range of
stakeholders in various contexts.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form (available online
at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact Narelle
Mullan, Director Epidemiology on 08 6373 3914.
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants
must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live
and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may
also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the
health service. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For further information click
here.
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Your application
should include:
- A
covering letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining the skills and
abilities that make you suitable for the role in the context of
the job requirements and ‘what we are looking for’ as outlined
above.
- A
comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements
relevant to this position.
Please refer to the attached
job description form (JDF) for full details about the role to
assist you with the preparation of your application.
All requirements,
capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF
will be assessed as part of the selection process.
All application documents
should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
