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• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time until 4 September 2026
  • Location: Sunshine Hospital
  • Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time until 4 September 2026
  • Salary: HS5
    
    
  About The Role
  
  The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) has been established to strengthen the public health response to communicable diseases and other health issues. The unit is part of a system of three metropolitan public health units and six regional units that provide a state-wide network of public health delivery and oversight.
  
  WPHU is led and coordinated by Western Health and responsible for approximately 1.4M people in the LGAs of Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Hobson's Bay, Merri-bek, Melbourne, Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham. Local public health units have responsibility for management of almost all notifiable conditions under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act (2008) alongside the Department of Health (DH), as well as non-communicable disease and health promotion activities in their assigned catchments, as part of the state's overall public health response.
  
  The Data Analyst is a member of the Data, Epidemiology and Surveillance (DES) team. The role reports to the Deputy Director, working closely with teams across the unit.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  • Provide data management, report development, analytical and data visualisation support to the Western Public Health Unit
  • Strong communication skills to train and support other staff in data management and be able to translate operational and research questions into analytic projects
  • Design, develop, maintain, and operate systems for automation of current WPHU processes
  • Develop, maintain, implement and iteratively improve automated reports using Microsoft Power BI and R to meet internal and external WPHU reporting needs
    
    
  About You
  • Excellent data management and problem skills, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to apply your analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Advanced proficiency with R, SQL, Power-BI and Microsoft Excel (including use of Power Query)
  • Proven ability to design, develop, and implement reports and analyses for end-users to meet their specific data needs
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in data science, analytics, or similar, or proven success in a similar role
    
    
  Position Description
  
  About Western Health
  
  Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
  
  With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
  
  We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
  
  We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
  
  Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
  
  Why join us?
  
  Compensation And Benefits
  • Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
  • Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
    
    
  Learning and development opportunities
  • Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
  • Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
  • Mentorship and career support.
    
    
  Community impact and inclusion
  • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
  • Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
  • Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
    
    
  Organisational culture and environment
  • Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
  • Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
    
    
  Ready to make an impact?
  
  Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
  
  If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
  
  Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 August 2025.
  
  Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Charles Alpren (Deputy Director - Public Health Unit) via email Charles.Alpren@wh.org.au .
  
  Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  
  Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
  
  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
  
  Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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