Data Analyst

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Extra leave days

Professional development

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Data Analyst for Prince of Wales Hospital to transform complex health data into meaningful insights and support evidence-based decision-making. You will link multiple databases and develop data products, reports and dashboards for organisational performance and funding areas.

The role emphasizes data quality, collaboration with clinicians, and timely analysis to support the Finance Director, managers and senior staff across SESLHD.

Qualifications

• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to manipulate data using software including Excel, Access, and SQL Server.
• Experience in written analytical narrative, statistical reporting and data presentation for senior management.
• Experience in data quality management and initiating quality improvement for data integrity.
• Self-directed, able to manage a high workload to deadlines and comply with the Ministry of Health and SESLHD requirements.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive data, information management and technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver reports, dashboards, and data products for decision making.
• Engage with clinicians and managers to translate health data into actionable insights.
• Contribute to data quality improvement, risk management and innovative information solutions.
• Provide accurate and timely analysis to support senior leadership and decision-makers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Access

SQL Server

Written analytics

Statistical reporting

Data presentation

Data quality

Quality improvement

Self-directed

Workload management

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL Server

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ697325

• Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until November 2027
• Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2
• Remuneration:$118,821.00 - $140,201.00 per annum plus superannuation
• Hours Per Week:38
• Requisition ID:REQ697325
• Applications Close:Sunday, 25 October 2026

Data Analyst, Prince of Wales Hospital

Use your analytical expertise to transform complex health data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making and improve healthcare outcomes.

Additional Benefits:

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning .
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

The Role

The Data Analyst supports evidence-based decision-making at Prince of Wales Hospital by analysing complex data and linking multiple databases to deliver meaningful, high-quality information across areas including organisational performance, hospital and DRG costing, activity-based funding and decision support. The role develops and delivers reports, dashboards, business cases and other data products, while engaging with clinicians and managers to translate health data into actionable insights.

The Data Analyst also contributes to data quality improvement, risk management and innovative information management solutions, providing accurate and timely analysis to support the Finance Director, Manager, PMIU and Senior Data Analyst in achieving key organisational outcomes.

Where You'll be Working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick's fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you'll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria

• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately
• Ability to manipulate data using diverse software systems, including proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access, SQL Server and an ability to learn and adapt to new electronic based systems/packages
• Experience in written analytical narrative, statistical reporting and data presentation for senior management
• Experience in managing data quality and initiating quality improvement practices to ensure data integrity
• Self directed in managing a high workload to deadlines and the mandated requirements of the Ministry of Health and the SESLHD.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive data, information management and technology experience

Information for Applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Smyth on [e-mail]

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