Python Job: 2024 AIHW Graduate Program (Disability Affirmative

Position: 2024 AIHW Graduate Program

(Disability Affirmative Measures)

Classification: APS Level 4

Location: Canberra ACT | Sydney NSW

Job Reference: 021_03/23

Group: Various

Unit: Various

Salary $72,379 - $78,392 plus superannuation

Engagement Type: Ongoing or Non-ongoing | Full-time or part-time

Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette (Monday, 6 March 2023)

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 16 April 2023

Contact Officer: Cathy Etherington, [email protected], 02 6249 4825

More information: Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service

Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

This recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions within the institute over the coming 18 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 APS Employee Census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an

inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse

and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieve top ten rankings in

staff engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 101 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 Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and

people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

What we offer our graduates

The AIHW prides itself on the ongoing development of its staff, and our graduates are exposed to many

learning and development opportunities early on and throughout their AIHW career. Within their first year of

employment AIHW graduates can access a range of development opportunities including:

• formal induction

• writing workshops

• training in various IT systems and statistical packages e.g., R and SAS

• many events that are specifically targeted to APS Graduates.

This all means you'll have opportunities and support to further your career at the AIHW.

Eligibility and specific conditions of employment

Employment with the AIHW is prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999. To be eligible for a role through

the AIHW Graduate Program, applicants must:

• have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or higher within the last five years or complete a

bachelor’s degree or higher prior to commencing the Graduate Program (no later than February 2024)

• be an Australian citizen by the commencement of the Graduate Program in February 2024 (applicants

who have Permanent Residence status may be offered employment pending the granting of

citizenship)

• consent to a national criminal history check

• successfully complete a probationary period.

For information on conditions of employment, please refer to AIHW Conditions of Employment.

Who we are looking for

Our graduates will have the opportunity to contribute to various projects and work in areas such as

population health, community services, health services, housing, Indigenous health and welfare, information

management, and specialist technical and methodological support.

We are seeking graduates with demonstrated experience and knowledge in:

• health or social sciences, policy or practices; or

• statistical analysis and data science.

To be successful in our generalist roles, you will have well-developed skills in research design, data analysis

and integration, interpreting and manipulating statistics, reporting, and project management. You will also

have qualifications or relevant work experience in one or more social and health science disciplines,

including health economics, health information management, public health, epidemiology, humanities,

sociology, psychology, and computer science.

Due to the technical nature of our work, we also have some highly specialised roles which focus on statistical

analysis, data science and web content design and development. To be considered for these roles, you will

have well-developed subject matter knowledge in areas including statistical methodology, information

architecture, data linkage, machine learning, metadata, coding (SAS, Python, SPSS and/or STATA etc.),

classifications and terminologies, SNOMED-CT or XML data analytics, computer science, or programming.

You will also be able to manipulate and interrogate complex datasets using a range of software and be able

to assist with the preparation of reports and publications.

For these more specialised roles, we are looking for graduates with qualifications or relevant work

experience in statistics, demography, data science, mathematics, actuarial studies, accounting, data mining,

science journalism, predictive modelling, or geospatial/GIS (geographic information system) mapping.

Position Summary

As an AIHW Graduate you will contribute to the development of high-quality reports and other information

products that are used to help shape the policies and programs that lead Australia’s health, aged care,

wellbeing, support for families and minority groups, and diseases.

We are increasingly making use of data science with advanced analytics techniques such as predictive

modelling, machine learning, and data mining. We also have a strong focus on research and information

sharing and work in collaboration with international organisations such as the World Health Organisation

(WHO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

You may have the opportunity to:

• research and contribute to key projects and reports

• assist in the collation, analysis, and reporting of health, housing, or community services statistics and

information

• contribute to the development, documentation, and maintenance of data collections and standards

• liaise with internal and external AIHW stakeholders through your involvement in writing reports and

papers, data collation, and analysis.

Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate will have most or all of the following skills and knowledge:

1. Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate, and to prepare

clear and logical papers, presentations and reports using plain English.

2. Demonstrated numeracy and analytical skills, and experience in using software to process or present

data analysis.

3. Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to prioritise one’s workload and escalate issues

when required.

4. Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within timeframes, and contribute to, a team.

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 Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Name and contact details of two (2) referees (it is preferred that one of these is your current

supervisor).

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.