Health institute opportunities

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is Australia’s national agency for health and welfare statistics, analysis and information. A Canberra-based statutory authority, our work informs community discussion and decision-making. It includes collecting and analysing data about health, housing and community services, and about the health and welfare of Australians. We play a key role in developing national statistical standards and also classifications.
We are looking for...
We are seeking skilled, bright and motivated graduates and postgraduates from a variety of disciplines. A bright career at AIHW awaits you if you:
- Like working in a team environmentant, where you would be working with some of Australia’s leading statisticians, data developers, analysts and information managers, and
- Are interested in frontier work on data linkages and cross-sectoral analyses
If you have the following, look no further!
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and research skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent statistical or numeracy skills
- Energy, enthusiasm and drive
- A commitment to excellent performance.
Opportunities exist for people with backgrounds in statistics, demography, epidemiology, economics, social sciences, and information technology. Strong project management skills are highly regarded.
At the AIHW you won’t be lost in the crowd - you’ll work in a dynamic and friendly environment that offers:
- Competitive starting salaries (APS4 salary range $49,829 to $53,968 plus superannuation)
- A job to suit your skills/ interests, no rotations
- Immediate access to learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working conditions
- Sporting, cultural and social activities
Graduates will have the opportunity to work in areas such as population health, community services, health services, housing, information management, and corporate services.
You willl have the opportunity to further your career at the AIHW where advancement is through proven work performance. We value and promote workplace diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.