Lead Data and Reporting Analyst

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Lead Data and Reporting Analyst to support the Ministry of Health’s financial transformation. You will lead complex data projects, coordinate reporting, and ensure data quality across NSW Health systems.

The role focuses on developing insights, managing stakeholders, and delivering Power BI dashboards to improve admissions, revenue and patient billing processes. This is an ongoing full-time position based in NSW.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform financial decisions.
• Experience coordinating and evaluating data-driven projects across large health systems.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting Power BI dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data from multiple systems across NSW Health to analyse results using statistical techniques.
• Identify trends in datasets including Ambulance, ED, Admitted Patient, Waiting List and Billing data.
• Manage data quality and cleansing across databases and implement solutions for discrepancies.
• Test developed solutions in data analysis and deployment contexts to ensure applications are production-ready.
• Develop reports and reporting tools (Power BI dashboards) for admissions, revenue and patient billing.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Job description

Lead Data and Reporting Analyst

Employment Type: OngoingFull Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954 p.a . plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698743

Closing Date: 11:59pm Tuesday 27 October 2026

Join our Program Delivery and Implementation Team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team that supports transformation within healthcare finance.

About us

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About the role

With your skills and experience, you will play a vital role in strengthening the financial sustainability of one of Australia’s largest and most complex health systems. As a Lead Data and Reporting Analyst, Program Delivery and Implementation you’ll manage and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects and initiatives. You will analyse and present complex data to various audiences, develop and review reports, undertake research, provide leadership and assist with system administration and maintenance.

You will work closely with the Director, Program Delivery and Implementation to provide an organisation wide perspective to align interconnected strategic financial projects, prevent duplication and inefficiencies, and optimise resource allocation. You will collaborate and building strong relationships with stakeholders across the NSW Health system and across Australia to support system-wide initiatives. As part of NSW Health, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your capability, contribute to meaningful system improvements, and make a real impact on the responsible use of public resources that support the health and wellbeing of communities across NSW.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

Interpret data from numerous systems across NSW Health to analyse the results using statistical techniques to ensure applications present and aggregate data correctly.

Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets including and not limited to Ambulance, Emergency Department, Admitted Patient, Waiting List and Billing data collections.

Manage data quality and cleansing activities within the various databases to identify discrepancies and implement solutions to address these issues.

Test developed solutions both in the context of detailed data analysis and functional testing to ensure the in-scope applications are ready for Production deployment and handover relevant entity.

Develop reports and reporting tools (such as Power BI dashboards) as part of various transformation programs and improvement initiatives, including around admissions, revenue and patient billing

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• The ability to think, analyse and consider the broader context to develop practical solutions, particularly in the context of reviewing complex data.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

3. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

For role related queries or questions contact Flairy Caragay on [e-mail] and quote REQ698743.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on [e-mail].

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 27 October 2026

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