EL2 Bulk Round - Disability Affirmative Measures

Position: Unit Head – Affirmative Measures, Disability

Classification: Executive Level 2

Location: Canberra ACT | Sydney NSW | Remote


Job Reference: #038_04/25

Group: Various

Unit: Various

Salary $146,246 - $164,355 plus 15.4% superannuation

Ongoing | Non-ongoing (for up to 18 months with possibility of extension)
Engagement Type:

Full-time or Part-time

Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette (Wednesday 23 April 2025)

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 7th May 2025

Contact Officer: Melanie Dunford, melanie.dunford@aihw.gov.au, 02 6244 112+

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 33 of the Australian Public Service
Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment exercise and used to fill similar positions within the institute 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 First Nations health and welfare.

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
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.

We offer a robust and inclusive recruitment process that welcomes talent from every walk of life. We welcome

any requests for reasonable adjustments you may require and our recruitment panel is educated to

accommodate your needs throughout the process.

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

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.

Population Health Group

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
o The Chronic Conditions Unit operates under the National Centre for Monitoring Chronic Conditions

(NCMCC). The NCMCC aims to help reduce the impact of chronic conditions in Australia by informing

Government and community discussion and decision-making.

o The unit is responsible for monitoring chronic conditions and multimorbidity, including assessing the

impact of chronic conditions at critical life stages and for at-risk populations.

o The role involves negotiating and managing the NCMCC workplan and budget, in collaboration with

unit heads across the Population Health Group, as well as leading a wide range of novel and

complex analyses and reporting projects, including several linked data projects.

Head, Cancer and Screening Linkage and Data Development Unit
o The Cancer and Screening Linkage and Data Development Unit is a newly established unit which will

work closely with the Department of Health and Aged Care, Cancer Australia and key external

stakeholders, Cancer Data and Monitoring Unit, Screening and Analysis Monitoring Unit, and other

relevant AIHW units to support data development across the cancer and screening continuum.

o The unit is responsible for development of data linkage infrastructure for cancer and screening data,

including linking relevant cancer and screening data to the national health data hub and the person

level integrated data asset

o The unit also manages AIHW’s responsibilities relating to the new national lung cancer screening

program and the development of a skin cancer screening roadmap.

Head, Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Kidney Unit
o The Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Kidney Unit operates under the National Centre for Monitoring

Chronic Conditions (NCMCC). The NCMCC aims to help reduce the impact of chronic conditions in

Australia by informing Government and community discussion and decision-making.

o The unit is responsible for monitoring and surveillance of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and

chronic kidney disease as well as monitoring and reporting on the health of specific population

groups, including children and youth, males and females, rural and remote and culturally and

linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. The role oversees staff undertaking a wide range of novel

and complex analyses and reporting projects, including using linked data.

o The unit head is responsible for compilation, custodianship and management of the National

(insulin-treated) Diabetes Register (NDR), National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) data, the

Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry (ANZDATA) and incidence of kidney

failure data.

Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate will have most or all of the following skills and knowledge:

1. Shapes strategic thinking: This is about your ability to understand the link between the work of the unit, the

institute, whole of government agenda. This is demonstrated by your analytical thinking and sound judgement

to translate strategic objectives to operational goals. You will also need an understanding of the strategic

environment and key stakeholders of the AIHW, including understanding the agendas of relevant non-federal

entities and data suppliers.

2. Achieves results: This is about your commitment to working towards the delivery of outcomes and your ability

to draw on your own and others’ expertise to achieve these goals. It is also about how you deal with and

implement change.

3. Cultivates productive working relationships: This encapsulates teamwork, respect for your colleagues, and

building and nurturing internal and external collaborative working relationships, including with funders, data

suppliers, and users of statistical reports. It also entails developing, supporting, and mentoring staff.

4. Exemplifies personal drive and integrity: This is about pushing yourself to achieve your work goals while

maintaining integrity and confidentiality. It includes providing impartial and forthright advice and facing

challenges constructively.

5. Communicates with influence: This emphasises the importance of excellence in oral and written

communication with all your internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, and clients. It is also about your

ability to negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.

6. Relevant expertise: Relevant expertise includes experience leading high performing teams in the areas of data

analysis, reporting of statistics and information, or the management of a program of work in this area.

Knowledge or expertise in building organisational technical and engagement skills and capacity is highly

desirable.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health, health and social statistics, business administration, business

policy, business analysis, or contract management will be highly regarded.

Eligibility


To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:

be a person living with a disability as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in its Survey of
Disability, Ageing and Carers

be an Australian citizen
undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute.
A probationary period of six months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.

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.

Reasonable Adjustment


The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. If

you require a reasonable adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment process), you can note this in your

application and provide details of any adjustments required. All efforts will be made to meet your requirements.

Reasonable adjustments may include but are not limited to additional interview time, being interviewed at a

particular time of day, interview material printed in large font, making allowances for varying communication

styles.