Director, Population Health Research & Epidemiology (Staff Specialist) - [Archived Advertisement]

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, working 8 hours per week until June 2029
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $93.92 – $115.91 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ490254
Application Close Date: 26/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 29/05/2024 – 05/06/2024
Contact Details: Mandy Williams – 02 8738 5718 | Mandy.williams@health.nsw.gov.au

About the Opportunity
SWSLHD seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Director, Population Health Research & Epidemiology. The Director will lead a new team to focus on population health impact at a local, state-wide, national and global level. Research will be aligned with the South Western Sydney Local Health District Strategic Plan: 2022-2027 and the Keeping People Healthy: SWSLHD Prevention Strategy to 2028.

The Director, Population Health Research & Epidemiology will lead Population Health research and provide decision making, advice and support to the Director, Population Health, SWSLHD. The position is responsible for implementing an evidence based approach that leads practice change and development across SWS.

What You'll be Doing
The Director, Population Health Research & Epidemiology will focus on population health impact at a local, state-wide, national and global level. Research will be aligned with the South Western Sydney Local Health District Strategic Plan: 2022-2027 and the Keeping People Healthy: SWSLHD Prevention Strategy to 2028.

The Director, Population Health Research & Epidemiology is responsible for leading Population Health research and providing decision making, advice and support to the Director, Population Health, SWSLHD. The position is responsible for implementing an evidence based approach that leads practice change and development across SWS. The position provides leadership to population health researchers in SWS and identifies research priorities.

As part of the Population Health leadership team at SWSLHD you will bring vision and clarity to your role, be a great communicator, self directed, with an ability to inspire, motivate and support people to reach their full potential. This position will support the SWSLHD Strategic Plan and Keeping People Healthy SWSLHD Prevention Plan to 2028 as well as relevant service operational or strategic plans.

This position will work alongside a passionate team of population health practitioners and researchers in the population health services and relevant clinicians and pursue a research program and supervise postgraduate students.

Where You'll Be Working 
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Staff Specialist with Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia, and Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Medical Indemnity Coverage (Levels 2 to 5).
2. Demonstrated high level experience in population health research in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice.
3. Demonstrated experience in progressing research initiatives from inception through to publication. Evidence of a significant track record in achieving high-quality internationally recognised publications is required.
4. A wide network of established relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the Population Health and SWSLHD.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people as well work under minimum supervision. Excellent oral (interpersonal and advocacy) and written (report writing and peer-reviewed publications) communication skills and track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
6. Experience, or sound understanding, in conducting systematic reviews to inform evidence-based population health programs.
7. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff and experience in the supervision of research students at Honours and higher degree level.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, and government and non-government agencies.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au  

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. 

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.