Principal Reporting Analyst, Queensland Health

The Principal Reporting Analyst works with healthcare activity, cost, and funding data sets to build reports and visualisations that allow key stakeholders to interact with the data, to inform decision making and health service planning. The role also analyses data and provides advice and support in the interpretation of results.

What you'll do

Data Science & Analytics

• Creating & Locating Data – you will develop an advanced understanding of the Queensland Health's data systems to facilitate the location, validation and extraction of healthcare and funding data. You will independently apply quantitative and qualitative mixed methodologies to capture, collect and create new data to inform decision making and policy.
• Reporting data – you will develop visualisations that allow for stakeholders to interact with a variety of data sets to make decisions.
• Interpreting and Presenting Data – you will support the interpretation of results and creation of compelling narratives to enable storytelling and the formulation of recommendations to inform policy.
• Transforming & Analysing Data – you will perform deep dive analysis on internal and external data utilising your skills in modelling and scenario analysis.
• Managing & Governing Data – you will contribute to the maintenance of ethical data governance frameworks and apply sound data management principles in the handling of all data. You will adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.
• Documenting Data Sources – you will develop and maintain clear, accessible documentation for data sources, including their purpose, structure, limitations, and appropriate use. This will support knowledge transfer, improve data literacy across the team, and ensure consistent, informed use of data assets.

Engagement

• You will develop and maintain user guides and supporting documentation to assist stakeholders in utilising reporting tools.
• You will host education and training sessions with stakeholders on how to interact with the data using tools developed.
• You will provide ad hoc support to stakeholders and end users in relation to the reporting tools developed.
• You will manage the implementation of new tools by applying project and change management tools.

About you

• Advanced skills in reporting and analytics, including developing and managing dashboards.
• Developed expertise in using reporting tools (such as Qlik or Power BI) and as well as querying language (such as SQL, SAS, R or Python).
• Proven ability to work with, transform and analyse multiple data sets to inform decision making.
• Proven ability in supporting key stakeholders to interpret data and draw conclusions.
• Advanced communication skills – both interpersonal and written.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.