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- High impact not-for-profit with great salary packaging benefits
- Meaningful work with excellent and family-friendly work-life balance
- Office located in Glebe, NSW (with flexible work arrangements available)
- Full time or part time hours considered – 24-month contract
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position
About the Sax Institute
The Sax Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that improves health and wellbeing by driving better use of evidence in policies, programs and services.
The Sax Institute has an international reputation as an Evidence Specialist, and nearly 20 years’ experience in translating research findings into policy drawing on our own expertise as well as that of our more than 50 member organisations. We work with governments, health organisations, research organisations and a network of experts nationwide to analyse policy problems and find the best evidence-based solutions.
Our office is based in Glebe, however, we offer great flexible and remote working arrangements (we come to the office for a purpose – to connect and to collaborate – with flexibility to choose your location of work outside these times). Our staff employee engagement survey showed our staff are proud to work here at the Institute and would recommend it as a great place to work – so read on and see how you can join the team!
About the role
A great opportunity exists for a Project Officer to join our Aboriginal Health team. Focused on helping to support Aboriginal-led research that empowers Aboriginal communities in the pursuits of better health services and outcomes, this role will be pivotal in coordinating and assisting with the research for this to be achieved. This position provides both research and administrative support and will suit someone who is equally driven by ensuring that meetings and events are coordinated and run effectively as well as assisting with the data collection, analysis and dissemination of key research information.
We work with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACHHSs) across NSW so this role may require some travel to regional and remote centres.
This role will suit someone who is a committed and driven Project Officer who is passionate about ensuring Aboriginal culture is incorporated into the research conducted.
Although no two days will be the same, responsibilities will include:
- Organising and assisting with data collection with Aboriginal community members and staff at partner ACCHSs and other stakeholders
- Developing and maintaining effective and productive relationships with partners and key stakeholder
- Coordinating and assisting with meetings (meetings with ACCHSs, Project Investigators and Aboriginal Advisory Group), events, workshops and conferences coordinated by the program
- Assisting with the communication of Aboriginal health research findings
About You
Our new Project Officer will be able to show the following skills and experience:
- Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position
- Demonstrated ability and experience in engaging and collaborating with Aboriginal people and communities,
- Understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities
- Ability to work independently, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in communication (face to face, telephone and email).
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in MSOffice suite, in particular, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A degree in health, public health or other related field and experience in health, social research and evaluation would also be highly regarded.
Further details
If this sounds interesting, please click here to read the full position description.
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria to jobs@saxinstitute.org.au with the subject heading: Project Officer – Aboriginal Health.
Please contact Scott Winch at scott.winch@saxinstitute.org.au if you have further questions about the role.
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May 2024.
The Sax Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The Sax Institute is inviting experienced simulation modellers to be on a shortlist of candidates for casual employment and consultant contracts
- Make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians
- Competitive salary and consultancy rates
About the Sax Institute
The Sax Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that improves health and wellbeing by driving better use of evidence in policies, programs and services.
The Institute has an international reputation as an Evidence Specialist, and nearly 20 years’ experience in translating research findings into policy drawing on our own expertise as well as that of our more than 50 member organisations. We work with governments, health organisations, research organisations and a network of experts nationwide to analyse policy problems and find the best evidence-based solutions.
The Sax Institute’s Decision Analytics team uses simulation modelling and other analytical methods to develop adaptable decision support tools. These tools are developed in partnership with government departments, policy agencies and program planners in health and social sectors, providing them with a low-risk virtual environment to test potential impacts of different decisions before they are implemented in the real world.
About the role
This role will provide a unique opportunity to build simulation models to solve real-world problems and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians. Examples include strategic investments to reduce suicide deaths, planning and resource allocation optimisation to improve the efficiency and outcomes of hospital systems, managing and planning for infectious disease pandemic such as COVID-19, and studying the dynamic relationships between human activities and the physical and social environment.
They will have a primary responsibility in the technical development of high-standard dynamic simulation models, as part of a collaborative and supportive team with diverse expertise in public health policy and planning, participatory and consensus building approaches, and evidence synthesis. They are likely to be involved in participatory model-building workshops with policy makers, researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience. The role may also include contributing to model documentation and dissemination of findings, and driving methodological innovations.
About the talent pool
The talent pool will be comprised of a small number of experienced simulation modellers. Applicants will first be assessed by their CVs and cover letters. Those considered eligible will be contacted within 10 business days to arrange a brief interview. When an opportunity emerges we will contact the person in the talent pool with the most relevant experience to determine their current availability. The terms and conditions of the work will be agreed for each project.
About you – Selection Criteria
Essential
- PhD qualification or equivalent professional experience in one or more dynamic simulation modelling methods, i.e. system dynamics, discrete event, or agent-based modelling
- A demonstrated track record of developing dynamic simulation models for research or real world applications
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and balance inputs from diverse stakeholders
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills
- A healthy drive for excellence
- Strong time management skills to deliver models in short time frames
Preferred
- Experience with Stella Architect or AnyLogic software
- Knowledge of public health and policy, social and environmental determinants of health, and government policy decision-making
- Experience in participatory modelling and co-design process
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and balance inputs from diverse stakeholders
- Ability to communicate technical details to lay audience
- Proficient in statistical software applications (e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, R)
- Commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Australians
Further details
To apply please send your CV to decision.analytics@saxinstitute.org.au with the subject heading: Simulation modeller. A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria is strongly encouraged.
Please contact Christine Whittall on christine.whittall@saxinstitute.org.au if you have further questions about the role.
Applications close: ongoing
The Sax Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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