Senior Statistical Analyst
Information Management and Support
Department of Health
Sydney NSW
Permanent, full-time
Vacancy No.: CA01/143

Total remuneration package valued to $72,520 pa.

Responsible for routine and ad hoc analysis of the NSW Health data collections, including WLCOS, DOHRS and EDIS as well as assisting in identifying information needs and setting up and maintaining a help desk.

Selection Criteria:
Ability to undertake complex analysis of health system performance, including emergency and booked patient performance, levels of activity, ICU bed availability, ambulance response times and diversions; experience in handling large data sets; demonstrated experience in provision of statistics and data to clients; good verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills; ability to analyse trends and make projections of hospital activity; good computer skills including demonstrated skills in statistical software such as SAS and in the use of Microsoft EXCEL and ACCESS.

Inquiries: Nick Shiraey (20) 9391 9318, email: nshir@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

Information packages: Beatrice Birk: (02) 9391 9326, email: bbirk@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

Closing date Friday 28 September 2001
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