El2 Statistical Leadership Officer - Canberra, Australia - AIHW Australian Institute of Health & Welfare

AIHW Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
AIHW Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
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Position:
Statistical Leadership Officer


Classification:
Executive Level 2


Location:
All locations


Job Reference:
#031_03/24


Group:
Priority Populations and Capability


Unit:
Statistical Leadership (not a Unit but a standalone position)

Salary $140,892 - $158,338 plus superannuation

Ongoing

Engagement Type:
Full-time

Advertised:
Commonwealth Gazette (Monday, 18 March 2024)

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday, 31 March 2024

More information:
Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement

About the AIHW

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides reliable, regular and relevant information and

statistics on Australia's health and welfare.

We are committed to providing high quality, national data and analysis across the health, housing and

community services sectors. This covers a wide range of areas, from health and welfare expenditure,

hospitals, disease and injury, disability and mental health, to ageing, disadvantaged and vulnerable

populations, homelessness, and Indigenous health and welfare.

The AIHW Difference

The AIHW's APS Employee Census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an

inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse

and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieve top ten rankings in

staff engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 101 APS agencies.

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
- attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
- challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
- opportunities for professional development including study assistance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and

people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

Position Summary

The Statistical Leadership Officer (SLO) is a specialist technical role, focusing on delivering expert statistical

advice and leadership across the AIHW.

The SLO provides expert guidance and leadership on statistical matters and, contributes to the

organisational strategy for the AIHW through the provision of:

  • Technical leadership and advice to senior management, executives, and other relevant stakeholders
on statistical matters and data analysis methodologies.

  • Continuous improvement in statistical processes and methodologies contributing to the institutes
overall data capabilities.

  • Leadership, including championing the Statistical and Analytical Methods Advisory Committee.
  • Support and advise the Statistical Leadership Committee.
  • Technical review and advice on the statistical work undertaken by AIHW business units.
  • Lead initiatives to build statistical capabilities within the institute, including the development and
management of training programs.

  • Maintenance of and enhancements to the Statistical Handbook, ensuring it reflects best practices
and latest methodologies.

  • Responsibility for development, enhancement and maintenance of relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Represent the AIHW in the wider APS initiatives relating to relevant technical matters.
  • Leadership and management of a small team of statistical advisors and support personnel.
Selection Criteria


knowledge:
welfare context, to solve complex problems.


  • Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically to planning, aligning statistical efforts with broader
organisational goals.


  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results by drawing on the expertise of others such as internal and
external stakeholders, Government, and industry partners to deliver on intended results.


  • Proven ability to cultivate productive working relationships. This includes your ability to negotiate
mutually beneficial outcomes.


  • The ability to provide technical leadership and communicate complex statistical concepts and
findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a deeper understanding of

trends and outcomes.


  • A deep understanding of the AIHW's work program and requirements for high standards of technical
accuracy (or ability to quickly obtain this understanding).

Relevant qualifications in Statistics and statistical methods will be highly regarded.

How to apply


  • A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for
the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information

above, and must be no more than 1000 words.


  • Your current CV and the names of two referees.
Reasonable Adjustment

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