Data Analyst

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Ipswich, QLD is seeking a data & analytics professional to shape the organisation's BI landscape and improve patient care through dashboards and reports. You will analyse data requirements, source data, and develop BI products to support operational performance.

The role requires experience with health data analytics, data visualization, and training end users on BI solutions. You will contribute to data governance and policy development within a public health context.

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical analysis of health data to support decision making.
• Experience providing training to end users to implement BI reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of data visualization and enterprise decision support concepts.
• Ability to work through technical problems and develop efficient solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and assess data sources to support BI needs.
• Mine data and develop/maintain reports and dashboards to improve operational performance.
• Support data collection and analysis practices by instituting new policies and procedures.
• Assist end-users with BI tool adoption through training and support.

Skills

Statistical analysis

BI training

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in data/analytics

Tools

BI software

Job description

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About The Role

This role is responsible for contributing to the evolving data and analytics requirements of the organisation by providing requirements analysis, assessing data sources, data mining and developing/maintaining business intelligence products (reports/dashboards) to support operational performance and patient care. The role will support furthering the organisation's data collection and analysis practices through instituting new policies, procedures, and programs from the ground up.

About You

• Experience in statistical analysis of health-related data that supports decision making by the organisation and to identify opportunities for improved data capture and data quality in current systems. (SFIA Skill: BINT: Level 4)
• Experience providing support and training to end users to implement and efficiently use BI solutions such as reports and dashboards. (SFIA Skill: ETDL: Level 4)
• Proven knowledge and understanding of data by displaying concepts, ideas, and facts using graphic representations through techniques, such as prescribed and predictive analytics and enterprise decision support products. (SFIA Skill: VISL: Level 5)
• Experience or ability to work through technical problems and solutions logically and systematically to develop innovative and efficient solutions. (SFIA Skill: BUSA: Level 4)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and experience, including effective inter-personal skills with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships. (SFIA Skill: RLMT: Level 5)

Mandatory Requirements

• Whilst not mandatory, relevant tertiary qualifications, skills or experience in advanced data interpretation, analysis and presentation would be well regarded.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you’ll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.