Data and Statistical Analyst

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) in NSW seeks a Data and Statistical Analyst to provide sophisticated health data analysis and interpretation to inform a key strategic project. You will ensure analyses utilise relevant data sources and stakeholder considerations are integrated into decision-making.

The role focuses on complex statistical analysis, collaboration with clinicians and executives, and delivering actionable insights to improve health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and demonstrated experience using R or statistical packages.
• Demonstrated high level analytical skills to undertake complex statistical analysis using multiple data sources. Knowledge of health-related datasets and their strengths and limitations.
• Ability to collaborate and negotiate with broad stakeholders, including clinicians and senior stakeholders, to design analyses that inform decisions regarding health service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, negotiate and work effectively with stakeholders and manage projects within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated health data analysis and interpretation to inform key strategic projects of the ACI.
• Ensure analyses utilise relevant data sources and are stakeholder appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

R programming

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Tools

R

Job description

Employment Type:

Health Manager Level 3, Full Time – Exempt until June 2027

Remuneration:

$ 137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week:

38

Additional Benefits:

Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

Location:

1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

About the Opportunity

The Data and Statistical Analyst is responsible for the provision of sophisticated health related data analysis and interpretation which will be used to inform a key strategic projects of the ACI. A core function of the position is to ensure that the analysis undertaken is comprehensive, utilises relevant data sources and stakeholder appropriate.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and demonstrated experience using R or statistical packages.
• Demonstrated high level analytical skills to undertake complex statistical analysis using multiple data sources. Demonstrated experience analysing health-related datasets and knowledge of their strengths and limitations.
• Ability to collaborate and negotiate with broad stakeholders, including clinicians and senior stakeholders, to design analyses that will assist in informing decisions regarding new approaches to health service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, negotiate and work effectively with stakeholders and manage projects within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Pre-Screening Questions

Question: Using analysis to support decision making.

Please provide a specific example (maximum 500 words) of a time when you used information from multiple sources to generate insights to inform a strategic or operational decision.

In your response, please describe:

• The context and objective of the project.
• The information sources used and how you assessed their reliability and credibility.
• Your analytical approach, including any software or tools used, and key insights identified.
• How your findings influenced decision-making, regulatory action, operational planning, or response activities.
• The outcome achieved and any lessons learned.

Additional Information

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a permanent/temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework

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