• Provide data analysis and modelling for health service planning and delivery
• Full-time Permanent - Hybrid working options after 6 months
• Hobart CBD location
• Competitive salary ($100-110k) + not-for-profit salary packaging

Tasmania provides an enviable lifestyle offering all the culture, dining experiences and facilities of big cities, in a relaxed and safe community setting.  Short commutes to restaurants, beaches, bushwalking and famous mountain biking trails make for the perfect work/life balance. So, if you want the perks of an inner-city lifestyle at a more relaxed pace, a move to Tasmania could be what you need! (Assistance with relocation may apply).

About the opportunity

Primary Health Tasmania has a unique opportunity for a Biostatistician to join the Program Strategy and Performance unit. The team comprises of a diverse range of professionals, including a public health physician, clinical epidemiologists, statisticians, health data analysts, data visualisation specialists, data engineers, and health program evaluation experts. With access to the most extensive primary health care datasets in Tasmania (GP data), the team is well-prepared to advise and drive improvements in the primary healthcare sector, capable of providing expert guidance to the organisation regarding evidence-based enhancements in the primary health care system.

What would you be doing

Reporting to the Manager – Program Strategy, your work will involve studying patterns and factors that influence the health and service needs of Tasmanian population. You will provide evidence by designing and performing sophisticated health data analysis and reports, supporting evidence-based decision making in health program planning and investment and contributing to the overall improvement of public health and primary healthcare systems.

Here’s what you’ll look like…

• Tertiary qualifications in (or working towards) biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or data science or substantial relevant experience
• High level mathematical and statistical skills and experience in using statistical software
• Experience in analysing large datasets
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to produce business documents including reports, charts, manuals and presentations.
• You’ll be a culture champion – understanding that every day, you play an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work

Benefits of working with us

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 – less tax means more take home pay
• Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Hybrid model of working from the office and home (after completion of probation period)
• Discounted private health insurance
• General leave and family care benefits, such as; additional 5 days of paid Carer’s Leave per year, paid Parental Leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Relocation assistance may be considered
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture which embraces the diversity of its people

Here’s some information about us…

We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia and operate state-wide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values – respect, collaboration, results and professionalism.

How to apply

If you demonstrate an incredible work ethic and have a strong desire to make your mark in a dynamic workplace environment, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a current resumé and a cover letter outlining your areas of expertise.

A copy of the Position Description is available on www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.

To learn more about the opportunity please contact Benny Antony – Manager Program Strategy and Performance 03 6213 8220.

Diversity Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our workplace and believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their ages, nationalities, abilities, religions, genders, sexualities and cultural identities.

Primary Health Network Program – an Australian Government initiative.

A position description is attached.