Principal Reporting Analyst

About the role:

The Principal Reporting Analyst plays a key role in designing, developing and maintaining interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI to support data-driven decision-making process at Hospitals Victoria. This position requires a good understanding of healthcare operations from both clinical and financial perspective. Working within a collaborative environment, this role involves close engagement with the Insights & Analytics Senior Manager, and Senior Data Engineer to facilitate the integration of new data items into our internal data environment. The Principal Data Analyst manages the report development workflow, leads requirement-gathering engagements with end users, facilitating accurate and meaningful insights for decision-making. This position requires a strong technical foundation in business intelligence tools, particularly Power BI, SQL Server Management Studies and/or Azure Databricks. The role supports the broader department strategy by improving data accessibility, reliability, and scalability, enabling more effective health service analysis and performance monitoring.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

• An experienced leader in development of user-friendly and interactive Power BI reports?
• Experienced with building performance-tuned DAX and PBI models aligned with best practice and industry standard?
• Technically adept in transforming complex health and financial data to easily understandable information?
• Skilled in ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity through rigorous QA and acceptance processes?
• Experienced with management of organizational data warehouse and business intelligence reporting platforms?

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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