Jobs at UC

• Joint appointments in collaboration
• UC Academic Level B, Salary Range $113,674 pa - $134,633 pa + 17% Super (Pro-Rata)
• CHS - $140,226 - $157,418 + 11.5% + Super (Pro-Rata)
• 0.5FTE contract with each party, Continuing Opportunity
• Location: University of Canberra, Bruce and Canberra Hospital, Garran

University of Canberra and Canberra Health Services have partnered to enhance collaboration across both of our organisations and are seeking experienced Biostatisticians who are passionate about data science, health research and making a difference, to join our innovative team at the intersection of healthcare and academia.

We will be offering the successful candidate the chance to work with leading researchers and clinicians from both organizations in a collaboration aimed to undertake impactful research that directly improves patient outcomes.

Reporting to the Director, Research Operations and Clinical Trials, and the Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, Faculty of Health, the Biostatisticians will provide high quality research design and statistical supports to CHS Clinician Researchers and UC Faculty of Health at all levels. This will also involve providing education sessions and workshops to build capability as well as enhancing data management, policies, procedures, quality control and reporting systems.

It is a new role in a dynamic, evolving environment and requires a high degree of initiative, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills. The Biostatisticians are tasked to set up biostatistical support services as a new in-house business function for the Office of Research and Education, including determining service access and prioritization mechanisms.

This role will liaise and collaborate closely with CHS academic research lead positions (i.e. Executive Director Research and Academic Partnerships, Academic Clinical Nursing Chairs, Professor of Allied Health, Director Clinical Trials Unit, other medical academic leads), statisticians from other organisations, relevant research offices and research partners.

About UC:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

About CHS:

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Canberra Health Services has a strong commitment to research, learning and teaching as advances in medical, nursing, allied health and other research contribute directly to improved patient outcomes. The Office of Research and Education (ORE) provides governance and oversight of research, learning and teaching within CHS.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
• Flexible working conditions
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval)

 For more information regarding the position duties, please see the Position Descriptions below:

CHS Position Description.      

 UC Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check  

To Apply: use the following link

https://acthealth.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=02K24&tz=GMT%2B11%3A00&tzname=Australia%2FSydney

Applications close 6 November 2024

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity at UC, please contact Dr Nicole Freene @ Nicole.Freene@canberra.edu.au.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity at CHS, please contact Imogen Mitchell at (02) 5124 4061 or @ Imogen.Mitchell@canberra.edu.au.