Position: Research and Data Impact Officer
Classification: APS Level 5
Location: Canberra ACT I Sydney NSW I Remote
Job Reference: #167_12/24
Group: Priority Populations and Capability Group
Unit: Sexual and Reproductive Health Unit
Salary APS5 - $83,921 - $89,887 plus superannuation
Engagement Type: Ongoing | Full-time
Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette, Thursday 18 December 2024
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 19 January 2024
Contact Officer: Lucy Stackpool-Moore, , 02 6244 1235
Please note: Contract staff who have been with the AIHW for 12 months or more are eligible to apply for
this position.
Position Summary
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Unit is leading the development of national sexual and reproductive
health monitoring data, to inform policy and improve healthcare outcomes.
This includes
engaging with stakeholders to develop a reporting framework for annual reporting, developing a strategy to address data gaps, progressing data development for new or existing data sources and commencing regular reporting under the framework.
Taking a life course approach and attention to key areas such menstruation and puberty disorders,
contraception, termination of pregnancy, miscarriage, and perimenopause and menopause are key
components of this work.
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Unit is within the Priority Populations & Capability Group at the
Institute, which plays a key national role in monitoring the pregnancy and birth experiences and outcomes of
mothers and babies in Australia, sexual and reproductive health, as well as monitoring veterans' health and
welfare.
The Group also supports the Institute to employ advanced analytical techniques and tools, including
machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Unit is looking for a Research and Data Impact Officer who can work
with the team to conduct analysis and develop online data and information products tailored to meet a
variety of stakeholder needs from the government and non-government sectors.
As the APS5 Research and Data Impact Officer, you will work under general direction with the Project
Manager and Unit Head to:
Undertake research and data collection tasks including literature reviews, stakeholder mapping, and canvassing of online materials and information delivery models
Support stakeholder engagement processes including coordinating with partners, documenting stakeholder needs and synthesising key principles, themes and trends emerging from stakeholder
feedback
Support the presentation and reporting of data related to sexual and reproductive health for priority populations and key stakeholders, ensuring useability and impact
Work collaboratively with the team leader, Unit Head and other officers within the Unit Draft, review, and provide advice on, relevant products, briefings agenda papers, business cases.
Selection Criteria
Our ideal APS5 candidate will have most or all of the following skills and knowledge:
1.
Well-developed research, analysis and writing skills, including the ability to synthesise information
from a range of sources and present these in various online, written and verbal formats.
2.
Demonstrated data visualisation and reporting skills, including the ability to communicate
moderately complex information in a clear and easy to understand format for maximum impact.
3.
Demonstrated experience in extracting, interrogating and analysing data sets and/or data
development.
4.
Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to effectively plan and manage, prioritise
one's workload, delegate effectively, and escalate issues when required.
5.
Well-developed communication skills including the ability to communicate, liaise, and negotiate
effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
6.
Demonstrated interpersonal strengths and experience working with diverse community groups.
Relevant qualifications or experience in web content development and/or sexual and reproductive health is
desirable but not essential.
People with lived or living experience with demonstrated commitment to sexual and reproductive health are
particularly encouraged to apply.
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 1000 words.
2.
Your current CV and the names of two referees.
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.