Data Analyst - Informatics and Insights Unit

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Queensland is seeking a Data Analyst to enhance service planning through data analysis and insights. The role involves collaborating with staff to address data requests and providing data visualizations to support clinical decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with Business Intelligence tools. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving health outcomes and enjoy various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong skills in data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with Business Intelligence Tools.
• Ability to present data in graphical formats.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to service planning through data research and analysis.
• Provide access to and present data for clinical decision making.
• Work closely with staff to triage requests and develop solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Business Intelligence Tools

Graphical representation

Clinical decision making

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Informatics and Insights Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Data Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

The Data Analyst will contribute to the development of MHHS service planning through research, analysis and interpretation of data and information. To facilitate the use of data and analytics to support a learning organisation by providing access to and presentation of data and analytics (ie graphical representation, dashboards and contextual narratives) to enable clinical decision making and clinical practice change. The Data Analyst will work closely with staff to triage requests, define problems, and develop solutions. The analytics service would be utilised to inform service improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency.

About The Team

The Informatics & Insights Unit examines large, disparate and multi-modal hospital data sets, and investigates questions that arise with MHHS. IIU makes a key contribution in the achievement of business goals by providing innovative reporting solutions through the use of Business Intelligence Tools and corporate information systems. IIU are also responsible for submitting mandatory and statutory reports.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport