Aps5/6 Project Officers and Data Analysts

Position: Project Officers and Data Analysts - Affirmative

Measures, First Nations

Classification: APS Levels 5 & 6

Location: Canberra ACT | Sydney NSW | Remote

Job Reference: #060_05/25

Group: Various

Unit: Various

APS 5 - $87,110 - $ 93,303 plus 15.4% superannuation
Salary

APS 6 - $97,702 - $108,007 plus 15.4% superannuation

Ongoing | Non-ongoing (for up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
Engagement Type:
Full-time or part-time

Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette (Thursday 22 May 2025)

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, Wednesday 4 June 2025

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 8(1) of the 'Racial
Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment exercise and used to fill similar positions within the institute

and other APS employers 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.

We provide governments, stakeholders and the broader community with valuable evidence to inform and

support better research, policy and service delivery, leading to better health and wellbeing.

We committed and continue to contribute to work related to progressing the National Agreement on Closing

the Gap. We work in partnership with First Nations peoples and organisations to improve health and

wellbeing outcomes through respectful, culturally informed data and research. Relevant First Nation

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 achieved top ten rankings in

staff engagement, communication, and wellbeing scales out of 104 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
- cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave for First Nations employees.
- access to staff groups including, First Nations Staff Network, PRIDE Network, CALD Network and

Diversability Network.

We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for all First Nations people and we welcome

from other diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

We strive to provide a culturally safe and inclusive recruitment experience, including ensuring that at least

one panel member is a First Nations person. We also welcome any requests for other preferences or

requirements you may have.

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.

Position Summary

The AIHW has several opportunities available and is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Project Officers and

Data Analysts to join our team.

training and on the job learning.

We have various roles available across data and technical project areas.

Project Officers will support data and technical projects and programs by undertaking tasks such as:

- planning, managing, and coordinating projects and programs.
- contributing to research, project tools, monitoring and evaluation
- creating communications and documentation to support project delivery
- providing administrative and professional support
- represent the AIHW and liaise with internal and external parties.

Data analyst roles will undertake research and the collection and analysis of data and assist in preparing

papers and resource materials including tasks such as:

- performing data cleansing, harmonisation, management and analysis
- documenting processes and data quality information
- presenting findings, analysis and insights to inform recommendations
- effectively communicating technical information to different audiences with varied levels of technical
- knowledge and expertise
- designing an analysis dataset from the pilot data.

project management related systems will be highly regarded.

Selection Criteria

having reasonable autonomy and accountability. To be successful