Decision Support Partner

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging 

• Fitzroy location 

• Friendly and supportive team environment 

• Permanent, full time position

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of our Australia's health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

Reporting directly to the Decision Support Unit Manager, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Decision Support Partner to provide actionable insights and enhance data-driven decision making through delivery of business intelligence (BI) and business analytics (BA) solutions.

Located on the main campus of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and close to public transport and parking, the Decision Support Unit is a small and collegial team of business and data analysts who add value to the organisation through provisioning and maintaining key performance information and insights.

As a key member of the Decision Support Unit; the successful applicant will champion the use of analytics and stakeholder management to drive continuous improvement and organisational success.

This role will involve collaborating with stakeholders to understand needs, streamline processes and contribute to impactful analytics projects; while also assisting in the development and maintenance of key reports and dashboards.

Classifications for this position will range from HS4 - HS29 ($83, $92, 482 per annum) plus an over award.

Key Responsibilities

Primary day to day accountabilities for this business-critical appointment include:

• Leading initiatives that combine both BI and BA to address complex challenges and opportunities, and conducting in-depth analyses to identify trends, patterns and opportunities

• Designing, developing and maintaining dashboards and reports using Power BI, SSMS and Report Builder

• Identifying inefficiencies and recommending data-driven solutions to optimise organisational workflows while monitoring key performance indicators to track progress and highlight opportunities for enhancement

• Facilitating workshops and presentations to align stakeholders on insights and strategies

• Collaborating with clinical and operational teams to define organisational data needs and priorities and leverage data for strategic improvement

Selection Criteria

When formalising your application, please consider the following selection criteria:

• Strong data visualisation skills including the ability to deliver clear, targeted and impactful user experience reports

• Proficiency in Power BI, SSMA and Report Builder

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

Because you're like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our employees and volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients; and better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

 
What we Offer 

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs 

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling 

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)  

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities 

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay 

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks  

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation 

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals 

• Culture of continuous improvement 

• Flexible working arrangements  

 
About Decision Support Unit  
The Decision Support Unit is a dedicated and collaborative team of business and data analysts. We enhance the organisation's value by providing and maintaining essential information and insights. Our small, collegial team is committed to delivering accurate data analysis and actionable insights to support informed decision-making across the organisation.
 
Working at St Vincent's  
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. 
 
Application 

Please submit your application via the Apply Now button, including your resume and cover letter.

For further enquiries please contact either Laura Stuettgen (Talent Partner) on / or email

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact and include the JR Number. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.  
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. 

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations)

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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