The AIHW Difference

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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 First Nations 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.

Position Description

Unit Heads make a major contribution to the formulation of strategies and objectives in line with the corporate goals of the institute and take an active role in developing and promoting the institute’s business activity. In addition to expertise in their professional field, they need advanced leadership skills to fulfil their supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Under broad direction from the Group Head, your duties may include:

• Provide leadership, direction and performance management to staff in the Unit to ensure achievement of corporate objectives through the effective management of physical, financial, technological information, and human resources.
• Plan, initiate, and manage major complex projects and functions, or manage the collection and analysis of data and the preparation of reports, publications, papers, and submissions.
• Undertake highly complex research and analysis associated with AIHW projects and the development and review of AIHW policies and procedures.
• Prepare high level reports, publications, papers, and submissions, and professionally review and provide advice and guidance to authors of such documents.
• Provide high level professional, technical, and management subject matter expertise on matters in line with the AIHW’s corporate and strategic plans.
• Undertake high level liaison and negotiation with other areas of the AIHW, other government agencies, State and Local authorities and business or community organisations, and represent the AIHW at high level meetings, conferences, and seminars to develop and promote the institute’s business activities.

There are currently several positions available, and specific details relating to the positions are below. This process will also be used to establish a merit list which may be used to fill similar Unit Head positions at the AIHW over the next 18 months.

The Population Health Group has responsibility for monitoring and surveillance of chronic diseases, risk factors and the health of population groups, and undertaking a wide range of novel and complex analyses and reporting projects, including using linked data. The group works closely with stakeholders to identify data and analysis needs, gaps, and options for data development

Three positions are available in the group:

• Head, Chronic Conditions Unit
• Head, Cancer and Screening Linkage and Data Development Unit
• Head, Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Kidney Unit

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 500 words.
2. Your current CV and the names of two referees

Please note, late applications will not be accepted