Principal Data Analyst, Queensland Health

Join a team like no other with career support to take you further We are looking for a Principal Data Analyst to join our team in Bowen Hills.

As the Principal Data Analyst, you will support the critical deliverables of the Data Quality and Assurance team, undertaking data reporting to facilitate informed and effective procurement decision-making. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide timely and accurate information through reports, dashboards and data visualisations, ultimately improving the quality of data used across Queensland Health.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Relevant experience in using contemporary analytical and data visualisation tools and practices (e.g., Celonis, PowerBI, Excel and Python), and enterprise resources planning tools such as SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced understanding of query languages, including SQL and DAX, and the application of contemporary modelling techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic-level analysis and the visualisation of health service-related data sets and metrics in a complex service delivery organisation.
• Demonstrated facilitation and engagement skills, with a proven ability to influence change and develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high level of programming, data manipulation and analysis ability, including experience using programming packages to interrogate, extract, and manipulate data, conduct analysis and produce reports and documentation, and experience with large and complex data sets and relational databases.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and written communication skills, including ability to consult with personnel at all levels in the organisation, external organisations and professional groups, ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience, and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and to effectively monitor and co-ordinate stakeholders to achieve outcomes and to meet deadlines.

Why work with us?

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

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 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.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
• 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.

Ready to apply?

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