Clinical Data Specialist

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & generous leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Clinical Data Specialist in Toowoomba to transform complex health data into actionable insights that support better patient outcomes. You will lead analytics, dashboards and reporting across clinical, operational and digital teams, partnering with clinicians to define meaningful measures and drive service improvement.

With a passion for data science and collaboration, you’ll turn data into practical guidance that helps clinicians and managers make informed

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analytics, data engineering, or reporting.
• Advanced skills in SQL and analytics tools such as Python, R, Power BI.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and practically.
• Collaborative leadership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering analytics, dashboards and insights that guide decisions.
• Partnering with clinicians and stakeholders to develop meaningful measures.
• Leading data-driven initiatives that automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Exploring innovative approaches, including advanced analytics and predictive modelling.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, information systems or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Job description

Join Darling Downs Health as a Clinical Data Specialist in Toowoomba and help turn complex health data into meaningful insights that improve care. In this influential role, you'll lead advanced analytics, data innovation and reporting initiatives, working with clinical and operational teams to support better decisions, drive service improvement and shape the future of healthcare delivery.

What Your Day Could Look Like

As a Clinical Data Specialist, you'll help transform data into insights that support better healthcare outcomes for patients and communities. Working across clinical, operational and digital teams, you'll drive innovative solutions that inform decisions, improve services and strengthen performance across the health service.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Delivering analytics, dashboards and insights that guide strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partnering with clinicians and stakeholders to develop meaningful measures that support quality care and service improvement.
• Leading data-driven initiatives that automate processes, improve efficiency and enhance access to trusted information.
• Exploring innovative approaches, including advanced analytics and predictive modelling, to solve complex healthcare challenges.

Let's Talk About You

You're a curious and influential data professional who enjoys turning complex information into clear direction. You combine technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills and take pride in helping others make informed decisions. Motivated by innovation and continuous improvement, you'll thrive in an environment where your work supports better outcomes for patients, teams and communities.

Here's What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• Strong experience in data analytics, data engineering, reporting or related disciplines.
• Advanced skills in SQL and analytics tools such as Python, R, Power BI or similar technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex findings in a clear, practical and engaging way.
• Collaborative leadership skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders and drive change.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience working with healthcare data and/or qualifications in data science, statistics, computer science, information systems or a related field.

Above all, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to every interaction and decision.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Occupational group

Administration