Biostatistician

About the role

We are seeking a Biostatistician to provide expert statistical support to the Australian Orthopaedic Association’s National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) – a comprehensive database capturing all arthroplasty procedures across Australia.

Reporting to the Lead Senior Biostatistician, you will work closely with SAHMRI biostatisticians, data managers, and AOA staff to deliver high-quality statistical insights that inform clinical practice and research.

If you are passionate about impactful research and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing registry data and preparing routine reports
• Contributing to research projects and clinical studies
• Contributing to the design, development, and applyication of statistical methods
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including Clinicians, Researchers, Biostatisticians and Data managers
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication
• Staying up to date with emerging statistical methodologies
• Driving process improvements through special projects

About You (Selection Criteria)

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Essential: Honours degree in statistics, biostatistics, or mathematics
• Desirable: Postgraduate research degree (Master’s, PhD, or equivalent) or relevant work experience in similar role

• Strong understanding of biostatistics concepts, clinical design, and the theory of statistical modelling
• Experience in statistical analysis of research data (particularly survival, linear mixed models and analysis of longitudinal data)
• Experience in SAS or R programming
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain statistical results clearly
• Experience working with large-scale health-related observational databases
• Understanding of data management and cleaning principles for clinical research
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• High attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.

Why Join SAHMRI?

Our culture is built on excellence, innovation, courage, integrity, and teamwork. We are proud of the impact we make and work hard together to improve community health.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI offers salary packaging options up to $15,900, helping you reduce taxable income and take home more pay. Learn more at Maxxia.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application. 

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Associate Professor Helena Oakey at Helena.Oakey@sahmri.com

Applications close: Sunday 1^st February 2026

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply