Data Analyst

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking a Data Analyst to join Clinical Governance in Adelaide. This role focuses on using health information—electronic health records and data repositories—to drive safety, quality, and performance improvements across the network.

You will develop, implement and maintain quality systems, provide expert advisory to executive leaders, and ensure compliance with NSQHSS and SA Health directives.

Job description

Job no: 947499
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network–Clinical Governance–Elizabeth Vale
• Salary:$105,747 - $111,854 p.a.plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits–ASO6
• OngoingFull-Time

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as aData Analystwithin Clinical Governance.

Employees classified at this level use very high levels of their technical, corporate, informatics, ‘patient safety and quality’ knowledge, expertise, and experience to provide strategic and operational leadership, governance, and direction across clinical and non‑clinical services of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) relating to:

Achieve ‘quality and safety’ outcomes in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) Framework as per SA Health - Local Health Network, SAAS, State‑wide Clinical Support Services and Mental Health Performance Frameworks.

Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems to ensure ‘safety and quality’ strategic objectives & performance outcomes relating to ‘safety and quality’ are met including specific requirements under the SA Health, Accreditation Policy.

Establishing mechanisms across NALHN to build the commitment of all locations and services to implement these safety and quality systems to meet national accreditation requirements ensuring appropriate balance between strategic, operational and the NSQHSS objectives.

Enabling continuation of clinical services, organisation licensing & funding by achieving mandatory national accreditation requirements in accordance with SA Health, Accreditation Policy Directive.

Achieve outcomes as determined through the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) Australian Safety and Quality Goals.

The Data Analyst will:

Have responsibility for developing, implementing and maintaining improvement initiatives within NALHN with a focus on promoting improved health care outcomes and contributing to increasing Quality Improvement capability across the NALHN.

Support the development of evidence-based systems to support, evaluate, and consistently ensure ongoing quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care across the NALHN in accordance with the NSQHSS, SA Health Directives & National, State & Local Health Network Safety and Quality priorities.

Develop and use health information technology (electronic health records, data repositories, etc.) and data (e.g., audit data) to identify and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, including the development of, and ongoing performance of these safety and quality improvement activities.

Provide expert safety and quality and clinical advice to the Manager of Quality and Safety and NALHN Executive on National, State and Local matters related to safety and quality to ensure the organisation successfully meets the requirements of the NSQHSS.

Provide NALHN Executive with detailed, evidence based, high‑level corporate and clinical advice and leadership to ensure compliance under the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme and management for the NSQHSS.

Provide detailed, evidence based, high‑level advice and leadership regarding compliance to the accreditation process and specific accrediting agency requirements.

Provide high‑level correspondence pertaining to accreditation agencies (Australian Council of Health Care Standards) and accreditation regulators (SA Health).

Provide detailed, high‑level, evidence based, reports to NALHN Executive relating to the NALHN compliance to the national accreditation program and implementation of the NSQHSS.

Provide high level corporate and clinical advice & leadership relating to, and management of Clinical Governance systems supporting the NSQHSS.

Identify initiatives, develop systems, and oversee implementation activities, related to systemic change, required to ensure compliance to SA Health, Accreditation Policy incorporating the NSQHSS.

Coordinate, lead and/or manage of complex projects, programs and or clinical research of significant scope that contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic directions, policies, goals, and objectives that support professional practice demonstratively beyond the usual range.

Integrate contemporary clinical and governance data, information and research evidence with expert personal knowledge and experience to inform and support executive level strategic decision making relating to patient safety and quality.

Represent NALHN executive, when required, at state level, regarding safety and quality matters.

Develop effective mechanisms to advance knowledge and understanding of safety and quality management & quality management systems, as they relate to both corporate and clinical streams; and

Develop, implement and evaluate education programs for all members of the healthcare team across NALHN to fulfil mandatory training requirements in accordance with the NSQHSS.

About You:

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolveconflictsand negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building andmaintainingrelationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple,diverseand competing priorities anddemonstratedresilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary,innovativeandhigh‑qualityhealth services within modern facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven,dedicatedand progressive team.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistentlyrecognisedas a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world‑class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "MostLiveableCities" and "Most Beautiful Cities",Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlifeandculinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award‑winning cafes, bustling foodmarketsand booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf,SANTOS Tour Down Under,Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festivaladd extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHNserves over400,000 peoplein northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high‑quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal,paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitmentforongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Withover 7,000employees, NALHNemphasisesquality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, andequitablehealth outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

NALHNprovidesa range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient,communityand home‑based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north‑eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital–the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi‑day surgery, medicine, obstetric,paediatricsand outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital–a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub‑acute services, rehabilitation,geriatricand palliative care.

Mental Health Services–adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

WattoPurrunnaAboriginal Primary Health Care Services–provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in‑hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services–including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth,Modburyand Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements,a large rangeof opportunities for movement and career progression,you’llfind there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging isan optionfor saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocationassistancemay be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHNsupports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know ifyouhave any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check:

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate)for vulnerable person-relatedemployment screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by theAustralian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See ourNational Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

ImmunisationRisk for this position is– Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances

SAHealth Servicesare required toimplement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Ref: 947499

Enquiries:

Lauren Stone

Operations Coordinator

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E-mail:[e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11 September 2026–11.55PM

Role Descriptionand Further Information:

947499 - Data Analyst -ASO6 - Clinical Governance - Role Description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website–How to apply for further information.