Quality Assurance and Data Analyst

Quality Assurance and Data Analyst (multiple roles)Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2026)Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 plus Superannuation of 12.0%Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environmentHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ615888Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November :59PM) Join our System Performance Support Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity up to 30 June 2026 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Are you a detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for data, technology, and purpose-driven work? We're looking for a technically minded Quality Assurance and Data Analyst with 2–3 years of experience in technology projects. You thrive in complex environments, ask the right questions to clarify requirements, and take ownership of testing and data validation from day one. You won't just support delivery—you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and readiness of digital health solutions for production deployment. About usSystem Performance Support (SPS) is a branch within NSW Health that partners with health service executives, clinicians, and other Ministry teams to improve the performance and sustainability of health services across the state. Specifically, you will be joining the State Operational Data Store (ODS) Program. The ODS Program develops dashboards and digital update to monitor performance, including the Patient Flow Portal, which tracks be availability, discharge processes, and cleaning workflows, to enable a variety of statewide initiatives.We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.About the roleWith 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. The Quality Assurance and Data Analyst is responsible for developing and validating reports/dashboard, analysing / carrying out quality assurance activities, to ensure enterprise solutions are ready for Production deployment for the State Operational Data Store (ODS) Program Team within the Ministry of Health. These applications consume large amounts of real-time data from numerous source systems used by over 40,000 staff from the Local Health Districts (LHD), Ministry of Health (MoH), Ambulance NSW, Health Share, eHealth, the Pillars and interstate jurisdictions (ACT Health and Network with Victoria). The Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $132,236 - $150,222 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week. What you will doValidate and test developed solutions through detailed data analysis and functional testing to ensure dashboards, reports, and applications are ready for production deployment and handover to eHealth and Local Health Districts (LHDs).Design and build reports/dashboards using diverse NSW Health data sources, applying statistical techniques to interpret and present meaningful insights.Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirements, use cases, wireframes, and functional specifications, ensuring cross-platform compatibility across devices and browsers.Conduct quality assurance and data cleansing activities, including functionality testing, integration validation, backend logic checks, and data quality monitoring and rectification.Assist the Quality Assurance and Data Analytic team leads with estimating testing effort, setting up test environments, executing test cases, logging and retesting defects, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), while proactively identifying and reporting any risks or issues.About youWe are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health. We are looking for:Experience (> 2 years) with using SQL to develop and validate report, view and store procedure based on a complex underlying technical infrastructure.Experience (> 2 years) with reviewing requirements, use cases and functional specifications to document test cases.Experience (> 2 years) with functional and or integration testing including testing solutions across different devices and browsers.Experience (> 2 years) developing and validating Business Intelligence solutionsExperience (> 2 years) with use cases, reviewing requirements and visualization wireframes and functional specifications to develop and execute test cases upon a complex application system.Experience (> 1 year) working within a large, complex organisation with numerous stakeholders to engage ranging from data analysts, developers, business analysts, testers, clinicians, and Executives.Experience (> 1 year) with using supportive and automation related applications such as Devops, Power Automate and/or Python.Relevant educational background including a Bachelor degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Clinical degree or equivalent.How to applyAt 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 role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target questions below. Target Questions (1-2 pages) Please keep response length to below 250 words for each questionHow does your experience and skillset align with the responsibilities of a Quality Assurance and Data Analyst? Please describe how you have contributed across the technology delivery lifecycle, including the specific tasks and project artefacts that you have been responsible for.From your experience, what challenges do Quality Assurance and Data Analysts typically face in project lifecycle, and how can they help ensure project success? Please share examples from your work where analysis, data/functional validation, or stakeholder collaboration made a difference.Our team is responsible for developing complex technology solutions in health. How would you approach learning quickly in a complex, constantly evolving environment like ours?What aspects of this role do you think could be challenging for someone stepping into this position?For role related queries or questions contact Sneha Berty on and quote REQ If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November :59PM)Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionOur commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt the NSW 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 informationThis recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment 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: Tuesday 25 November :59PM)