Senior Data Analyst

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150 – $144,444, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ595776

Closing Date: Monday 25 August :59PM)

Join our InforMH Team in System Information and Analytics at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

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.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role:

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.

You will be working with InforMH – A team responsible for data development, collection, analysis and reporting for NSW public mental health and suicide related services, and the analysis and reporting of data from the NSW Suicide Monitoring System (SuMS). In this position of Senior Data Analyst, you will work within a passionate team to directly support the NSW Health system and its services in using data to make informed decisions and to improve care.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127,150 – $144,444 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

What you'll be doing

• Developing data analysis strategies, measures and indicators to meet priorities for NSW Health mental health and suicide related programs and projects.
• Reviewing, revising and technically specifying mental health and suicide related key performance indicators (KPIs) and Improvement Measures (IMs).
• Planning and conducting complex analysis of mental health and suicide related data using contemporary data manipulation and statistical tools.
• Designing, developing, testing and implementing systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the delivery of quality mental health and suicide related services through clinical benchmarking and varied performance and reporting activities undertaken by InforMH.
• Preparing high level reports interpreting and summarising analyses and findings and providing expert advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders with regards to data analysis issues.

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, focused on clinical data to examine performance and outcomes of health care (not limited to clinical costing, services resourcing and workforce).
• Technical knowledge: Knowledge and experience in the use of statistical software packages, high level programming languages, relational databases and related software for manipulation, analysis and reporting of information such as Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL or other related (e.g. R, Python, Power BI, SSIS, Microsoft365).
• 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.
• Relationship skills: Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, in order to effectively manage interactions with key internal and external stakeholders. Ability and experience working independently and as a team member in a multi-disciplinary team environment to meet project plans, deadlines and goals.
• Communication ability: Superior written and oral communication skills and the capacity to prepare, deliver and present high quality analysis, reports and briefs.

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 position 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 responding to how you meet the 7 selection criteria outlined in the position description (PD).

For role related queries or questions contact Mendi Tsoi on and quote REQ595776.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on

Closing Date: Monday 25 August :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 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.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Monday 25 August :59PM)