Principal Data Analyst

Principle Data Analyst

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + Salary Packaging options
• Box Hill | Local shops, cafes and walking trails nearby
• Working withing a dynamic and like-minded team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Principal Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in delivering Analytics Services to the organisation. This position will be responsible for a broad range of analytical activities, including developing reports, creating data extracts that will be used to gather actionable insights. You will be working within the DAIS team that looks after the Data, Reporting and Analytical needs of the organisation.

Key to the success of this role will be excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to understand the business context behind the analysis and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Major duties and/or responsibilities

• Analyse patient activity and other relevant data to assist in the decision making and process improvement initiatives of Eastern Health staff.

• Provide analytical expertise in understanding and interpreting data to Eastern Health staff

• Participate in data collation and analysis exercises including benchmarking, producing review papers, and statutory reporting.

• Write SQL queries to extract data from various databases.

• Create data objects in MS SQL DB using SQL Server Management Studio.

• Develop new Insight SSRS reports using Visual Studio and Excel that present data in an accurate, clear and informative manner.

• Maintain the existing Insight SSRS reports.

• Ensure that the data delivered is accurate and is useful for its intended purpose.

• Support the Quality Care Together (QCT) and Timely and Emergency Care 2 (TEC2) Initiative

• Lead the development, reporting and updating of the data for the Annual Report on an annual basis.

• Work with key stakeholders to assist them in identifying and understanding their key information needs and how the unit can assist in addressing those needs.

• Assist with the mentoring and up-skilling of other members of the data analysis team

• Cultivate a learning environment by sharing knowledge and expertise with fellow team members and other contacts within the organisation.

• Collate data from a variety of sources that will assist in the strategic development of the Eastern Health data repository.

• Respond to and manage requests logged using internal request system (vFire)

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential

• 2 years of experience using Visual Studio to develop and publish SSRS reports

• 2 years of experience using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Excel)

• 2 years of experience in a Data Analysis role, extracting data from MS SQL Server

• Advanced level of use with Ms Excel.

• Experience in a health related environment, preferably within the public health sector.

• Relevant Bachelor degree.

• Data analysis skills including assessment of trends and issues requiring investigation.

• Training and/or experience using a programming language.

• Evidence of problem solving skills and lateral thinking.

• Prioritisation, time-management and planning skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and in a team environment.

• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels and from all disciplines.

Desirable

• Diverse experience in a health-related discipline, preferably within the public health sector.

• Data management within Emergency, Elective surgery, Mental Health, Outpatients or Subacute would be advantageous.

• Strong data analysis skills include assessment of trends and issues requiring investigation.

• ASP.NET and Visual Basic skills

• Power BI and Python Technical skills, in a Microsoft SQL Server environment

• Experience within a business intelligence environment.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our hospitals

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Angelo D'Acri

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Job Posting End Date: 29/10/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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