APS5 Data and Information Analysts Bulk Round

at  AIHW Australian Institute of Health Welfare

Positions: Data and Information Analysts (Bulk Round)
Classification: APS Level 5
Location: All locations
Job Reference: #072_06/24
Group: Various
Unit: Various
Salary: $83,921 - $89,887 plus superannuation
Ongoing | Non-ongoing (for up to 18 months with possibility of extension)
Engagement Type:
Full-time or Part-time
Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette – Friday, 21 June 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024, 11:30pm
Contact Officer: Chloe Trinh email: chloe.trinh@aihw.gov.au phone: 6244 1215
More information: Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement
This recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions within the Institute over the coming 12 months.
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 latest APS Employee Census results reinforce our strong culture of collaboration and
commitment to excellence – with 95% of employees saying they would recommend the AIHW as a good
place to work. We also achieved top ten rankings in employee engagement, leadership, communication,
innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 100 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.

We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people,
and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers to work in other locations may be considered.
For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.
Position Summary
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic Data and Information Analysts and Data Project Officers to

perform, in accordance with the APS 5 work level standards, the following functions:

• Working with data and large databases, including data management, validation and processing
• Undertaking research and statistical analysis and interpretation of data
• Designing, researching, analysing, and presenting information in various formats
• Data system administration including data governance, testing, output vetting and releasing of data

Under general direction, these roles may also include:

• planning, organising, and managing projects
• manipulating, interrogating and managing databases using a range of software (including SAS,

Python, SQL, R, and other software)

• liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, State

and local authorities, and business or community organisations.
The successful applicants will possess an understanding of and skills in, or aptitude for, statistical and
research project work in a range of subject areas. They will also possess strong verbal and written
communication skills, and sound organisational skills.
We encourage applicants from a wide range of disciplines. This may include (but is not limited to) those with
qualifications or relevant work experience in statistics, epidemiology, demography, science communication
and journalism, database administration, data science, health informatics, economics, actuarial studies,
accounting, health sciences, social sciences, data mining, predictive modelling or geospatial/GIS (geographic
information system) mapping.
Selection Criteria
Our ideal candidate will have most or all of the following skills and knowledge:
1. Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to investigate and interrogate
data, and develop, securely maintain and manage, and manipulate administrative and other data
sets.
2. Well-developed research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesise information from a
range of sources to produce high quality written work in a range of formats (e.g., print, web, and data
visualisations, business cases, secretariat functions).
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within, and contribute
to, a team.
4. Sound organisational skills, including the demonstrated ability to determine priorities, manage
projects and workflows, and meet deadlines.
5. Experience with statistical programming, or the management and administration of data systems,
using a range of software, including SAS, Python, SQL, R, or other relevant software .
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant data, health, or welfare discipline, or previous experience in a role
involving data management and development, collation, or research analysis and reporting will be highly
regarded.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time,
you will need to register and provide a valid email address.
Your application must include:
1. 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 750 words.
2. Your current CV and the names of two referees.
Please note, late applications will not be accepted.
Reasonable Adjustment
The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all
candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment process), you can note
this in your application and provide details of any adjustments required. All efforts will be made to meet your
requirements.
Reasonable adjustments may include but are not limited to additional interview time, being interviewed at a
particular time of day, interview material printed in large font, making allowances for varying communication
styles.
RecruitAbility
The AIHW is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with
disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant who declares that they
have disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility on the
application form and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

• planning, organising, and managing projects
• manipulating, interrogating and managing databases using a range of software (including SAS