Data Analyst

Capital Health Network; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional Development Fund

Study Leave

Job summary

Capital Health Network in Canberra region seeks a Data Analyst to develop and evaluate data‑driven health services in the ACT. You will transform, analyse, and report on complex health datasets, support population health planning, service commissioning, and business development, and work with CHN staff and ACT Health.

Based in our Belconnen office with hybrid work, you will use ETL, Azure, and data sharing to improve health outcomes, collaborating with health professionals and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing complex health datasets to support planning and evaluation.
• Ability to collect, integrate and manage data from multiple sources with emphasis on data quality.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex health datasets to address population health needs and inform planning.
• Support data sharing mechanisms and collaboration with CHN stakeholders to improve data literacy and decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

ETL

Azure

Data visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Data sharing

Health analytics

Tools

Azure Data Factory

SQL

Power BI

Job description

As our Data Analyst, you will support the development and evaluation of data driven health services in the ACT region. This will be achieved through increased data sharing and enhanced health intelligence with relevant stakeholders including CHN program staff, ACT Health and other Primary Health Networks. The successful applicant will be responsible for analysing complex health datasets to address areas of needs in our population health planning, service commissioning and business development.

About the team

CHN’s Data and Reporting Team sits under the Performance and Planning business unit, and provides key advice to inform the organisation’s reporting, planning and evaluation processes. This advice is used to support ACT service planning and commissioning processes, as well as program evaluation to integrate health care, improve health equity and achieve better health outcomes for Canberrans.

See yourself in our team

Your proficiency in data transformation, analysis and reporting will be crucial to optimise our data processes. You will thrive in using your ETL expertise to extract data from various sources, transform it into usable formats and load it within Azure cloud environments. Beyond this, your knowledge of secure data sharing mechanisms will see you play a key role in protecting CHN’s data assets while enabling collaboration to increase our overall data capability. You will work with a dynamic team of subject matter experts who share your passion in leveraging data to improve health outcomes and provide guidance and leadership in understanding local health and service needs.

As part of an innovative organisation, your work within the Data and Reporting Team will give you the opportunity to contribute to process improvement and broader organisational projects and initiatives.

Work location

This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid leave.
• Comprehensive Leave Options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave, including Family and Wellbeing Leave, as well as Religious, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
• Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability to purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.
• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
• Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to support your learning and development goals while balancing work commitments.

Meaningful & Impactful Work

• Purposeful Work in Health: Be part of fulfilling, varied work that advances how health is delivered in Canberra, improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
• Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture & Community

• Supportive, Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built on collaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others who make responsible choices for people and the planet.

Financial Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits packagethrough Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay
• Above-standard Superannuation: pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always 0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.

Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)

Position Salary

$49.73 per hour (approximately $98,582 per annum) plus superannuation

Employment type

Full time

Working Days/hours

Full time standards

Selection Criteria

• Well-developed skills in analysing, interpreting and reporting on complex health and population datasets, with a demonstrated experience in supporting organisational planning and decision-making, performance monitoring, program/service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Proven ability to identify, collect, integrate and manage data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality, accuracy, consistency, and reliability while applying appropriate analytical and statistical techniques to generate meaningful insights.
• Strong skills in data visualisation, reporting and communication, with the ability to translate complex data and technical information into clear, accessible reports, dashboards, presentations, infographics, and recommendations for a range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, health providers, government agencies, and external partners to facilitate data sharing, build data literacy, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Use of AI in your application

We encourage applicants to use their own writing style, judgement and critical thinking when preparing responses to the selection criteria and application, as this helps us accurately assess suitability for the position. If you choose to use artificial intelligence tools to assist with your response, you must disclose this in your cover letter. Any application submitted should be substantially developed by you and reflect your own experience, capability and reasoning.

Work Rights

Applicants must have full Australian work rights at the time of application. If applicable, applicants must include details of any visa conditions, limitations and expiry dates in their cover letter.

For further enquiries

Please contact Data and Reporting Manager, Charlie Sherlock: ***********@chnact.org.au

CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ***********@chnact.org.au or 0262878099 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.