Research Officer Population Health
4 days ago
Who we are
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.
What’s the job?
- Reporting to the Director, Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) the Research Officer will, as part of a small team, provide analysis of data for online publication and presentation in the Social Health Atlas of Australia.
The Research Officer will work with mínimal supervision, be self-directed and use initiative in updating the Atlas and in working on other projects, as directed.
- Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health inequality is a necessary background to being able to perform this role. Skills of a high level are required in the use of a range of statistical packages, and in particular MS Excel.
Day-to-day accountabilities:
- Obtain, clean, and check data for accuracy-
- Compile, process and analyse data supplied by external agencies, using MS Excel-
- Write up results-
- Contribute to the maintenance of the PHIDU website-
- Undertake mapping and analysis of data using software including online tools (e.g., ABS TableBuilder)-
- Undertake special projects, as requiredTo read more about the role please click here to view the
- job description
- Who you are- Tertiary qualifications in health sciences, social sciences, statistics or related fields-
- Demonstrated high-level proficiency and experience in using the Microsoft suite of products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel (incl. compiling data using pivot tables and formulas)-
- Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, including the capacity to work independently-
- Well-developed communication skills, including in written and oral presentation-
- Strong time management and administrative skills, and the ability to collaborate in a small team environment-
- Knowledge of and experience using/ working with SPSS, ArcMap, Tableau, Power BI, JSON, Joomla (or other web-content editors)- Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020,
_Australian Financial Review_ named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Our culture
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do
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What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience.
Hiring process
We’d love to hear from you.
- Applications close: 30th December
Job reference: R14820
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