Data Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health’s Prince of Wales Hospital is seeking a Data Analyst to transform complex health data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making and improved healthcare outcomes.

The role involves linking databases, delivering reports and dashboards, and collaborating with clinicians and managers to translate data into actionable insights. It also focuses on data quality, risk management, and innovative information solutions to support senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access, SQL Server and ability to learn new electronic systems/packages.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex data and link multiple databases to deliver meaningful information across areas such as organisational performance, costing, activity-based funding and decision support.
• Develop and deliver reports, dashboards, business cases and other data products; engage clinicians and managers to translate health data into actionable insights.
• Contribute to data quality improvement, risk management and innovative information management solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Data interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL Server

Job description

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

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• 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

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

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

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
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website