Data Analyst

Overview

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to May 2026 with possibility of extension)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Requisition ID: REQ609445

Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025 (11:59pm)

Join our InforMH Team in System Information and Analytics at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Our team supports mental health and suicide related services in using data to improve care.

About us

- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Role details

The Data Analyst role is a position within the InforMH Performance Analysis and Reporting (PAR) Team. The PAR Team designs and performs data analyses and produces a range of reporting products aligned with NSW Health priorities. New design and business as usual work involves collaborating closely with other InforMH streams and stakeholders to meet current and emerging data and reporting requirements at state and national levels. The team plays a critical role in responding to data requests and interpreting data and analyses across a range of topics specific and relevant to mental health and suicide. The team also provide data to support strategic and business planning, policy development, research and evaluation.

Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $109,857 - $129,624 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

- Data assembly and manipulation: Access key NSW Health data sources to assemble complex data sets for analysis.
- Descriptive and statistical analysis: Plan and conduct complex analysis of health data in order to describe consumer care journeys or outcomes and to describe variation between consumer groups or regions.
- Data synthesis and communication: Summarise and synthesise the results of analysis and prepare reports or publications for use by NSW Health.
- Indicator development: Contribute to the development of measures and indicators which can be used by NSW Health in the routine reporting of health system performance and outcomes.
- Strategic development: Actively participate in planning and development for the stream, team and Branch to ensure that data and analysis approaches remain current and aligned with changing clinical and system priorities.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Qualifications and experience: Suitable qualifications and extensive demonstrated industry experience in the analysis and reporting of health data, preferably gained in a health, clinical research or similar work environment not limited to clinical costing, services resourcing and workforce.
- Technical knowledge: Knowledge and experience in the use of software packages, programming languages, analysis and reporting of information such as Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL or other related skills (e.g. R, Python, Power BI, Qlik, SSIS).
- Capacity to think flexibly and creatively: Extensive analytical/problem-solving skills and experience with a proven ability to anticipate, initiate and develop procedures to improve work practices with an aptitude to use a creative approach to identified issues.
- Communication ability: Superior written and oral communication skills and the capacity to prepare, deliver and present high quality analysis.
- Environmental awareness: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NSW and Australian Health Systems and Health Data Collections with experience in analysis of clinical data to examine performance and outcomes of health care

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025 (11:59pm)

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Closing: Sunday 19 October 2025 (11:59pm)

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