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Biostatistician and Research Methods Stream Lead

Cancer Council NSW
  • Sydney Location - Full-time
  • Biostatistics, Methods - Academic Level C, D or E

About Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

CCNSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

About the team

CCNSW and The University of Sydney (USYD), have formed a Joint Venture, The Daffodil Centre (DC). CCNSW is Australia's largest cancer research organisation with established links to policymakers and internationally recognised researchers. USYD is Australia's first university and its Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) and Cancer Research Network include many of the world's leading researchers across all health disciplines.

The DC combines the complementary strengths of these two partners to concentrate cancer control research expertise, accelerating the partners' aims towards the realisation of a cancer free future. It is an exciting time to join the team!

This role sits within the DC's Research Methods Stream that provides analytical, methodological and systematic literature review expertise across the DC's research hubs and conducts research on risk factors for cancer; patterns of cancer diagnosis, treatments, costs and outcomes; projections of cancer incidence and mortality; systematic and scoping reviews.

Based primarily in our Woolloomooloo office, with flexibility to work from home, the role will be responsible for leading and managing the Research Methods Stream and contributing to a program of research and analysis on the occurrences and causes of cancer and the performance and outcomes of cancer control strategies.

About the role

  • Managing the Research Methods Stream members effectively including employee recruitment, effective allocation and supervision of their work, their ongoing professional development and performance appraisal and management
  • Advising the DC's researchers on research planning and design, development of study protocols and data analysis plans, preparation of grant applications
  • Leading, planning and supervising development and implementation of research proposals and protocols congruent with the DC's strategic priorities
  • Overseeing analysis and reporting of research data using state-of-the-art methods
  • Providing expert consultancy on evaluation of and monitoring the performance of cancer control strategies
  • Mentoring members of the Research Methods Stream and post-graduate students
  • Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships within the DC and other research organisations, academic institutions, and external researchers

About You

  • PhD in epidemiology (with biostatistics focus or extensive biostatistics experience), or PhD in biostatistics or statistics with extensive post-doctoral research experience
  • Eligible for a high Level C or D/E appointment at the University of Sydney
  • Proven ability to provide leadership to foster excellence in research, and professional activities, within the field
  • Demonstrated experience in the conduct and management of research involving the analysis of large complex datasets including linked, longitudinal data and electronic records
  • Demonstrated experience in employee management and team leadership
  • Outstanding record of publication in peer-reviewed journals in disease epidemiology, biostatistics or health services research
  • Excellent organisational, project and task management skills, including demonstrated ability to set goals and targets, meet tight deadlines and handle competing demands
  • High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills including conference presentations
  • Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
  • Evidence of national and international recognition through editorship of journals, membership of consultation bodies, specialist committees or advisory boards
  • Ability to work well engaging other people within an organisation and externally, to achieve organisational goals

About the Benefits

  • Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation.
  • Access to flexible work arrangements including a balanced approach to WFH and office.
  • Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
  • Additional performance-based leave available.
  • Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness.
  • Recognised for Voice Project's 2021 "Best Workplace" Award.

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