Research Data Analyst - Human Development & Community Wellbeing The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS) was the largest and most comprehensive survey ever undertaken into the health, wellbeing and development of Western Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
The survey was designed to build the knowledge to develop preventative strategies that promote and maintain the healthy development and the social, emotional, academic and vocational wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
The Opportunity This role will deliver advanced analytical support to the Investigator team working on a large-scale, complex linked data project focusing on Aboriginal health—the Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS) Linked Data Study. Utilising data from the 2000-02 WAACHS connected to various Western Australian government records spanning several decades, the study's sub-projects are guided by the Study Investigators and the Aboriginal Steering Committee. Responsibilities include data wrangling, managing databases, creating statistical analysis plans, working in R Studio, describing data and performing statistical modelling, preparing draft outputs for review by Investigators and advisory groups, and presenting findings for publication and broader dissemination.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our team and support a range of sub-studies outlined by study investigators and the Aboriginal Steering Committee.
Some of your duties will include but are not limited to: Contribute to dataset cleaning, standardisation and management as required, utilising existing procedures and set up procedures as required for quality assurance and data validation. Create analytic datasets by integrating data from multiple data sources. Conduct appropriate statistical analysis in a reproducible research framework (descriptive through to complex longitudinal modelling). Ensure that all analyses and reporting meet Aboriginal research standards, is culturally sensitive and consistent with the overarching study narrative. Actively participate in meetings with Investigators, the research team and external stakeholders to communicate results and provide feedback. Undertake professional development training as required (including cultural awareness, Aboriginal research standards and statistical methods). This is a full-time position based at Perth Children's Hospital, initially for 2 years, with the possibility of an extension.
About You The ideal applicant for this role will have a tertiary qualification majoring in statistics or another relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent experience in a quantitative field. Along with this, your application must also demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
Skills, experience and confidence in the application of a wide range of statistical techniques using large and complex integrated data sets (including modelling hierarchical and/or longitudinal data). Excellent programming skills and proficiency with statistical software packages for the manipulation and analysis of data (strong preference for R skills). Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate statistical ideas and results (both written and oral) with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Good time and project management skills, including maintaining open communication regarding project progress; an ability to take responsibility for own work. Understand issues related to data governance (security/ privacy). We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include: Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Reward and recognition program. Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery. How to apply If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above. Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to
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Closing Date: 15/11/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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