Manager, Analytics and Improvement

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

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Manager Analytics and Improvements to lead statewide rostering improvements and efficiency initiatives across NSW Health. You will guide workforce allocation, policy compliance and capacity planning while building capability through education and tools.

The role focuses on delivering practical rostering solutions, engaging with Local Health Districts and statewide services, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading statewide or organisation-wide improvement initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex workforce and rostering information into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and relationship management with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide initiatives to improve medical rostering practices, workforce allocation and operational performance across NSW Health.
• Build medical rostering capability by developing and delivering education, guidance, tools, workshops and other practical improvement resources.
• Partner with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks and other stakeholders to identify rostering challenges and implement sustainable, evidence-informed solutions.
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of efficiency improvement strategies across NSW Health as part of the Efficiency Improvement Support Team.
• Lead complex improvement and change projects, including stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, data analysis, reporting and evaluation

Skills

Rostering improvement

Change management

Advanced analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Role Title: Manager Analytics and Improvements

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ686882

Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the System Purchasing Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook .

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This is an opportunity to lead statewide work that strengthens the capability, consistency and effectiveness of medical rostering practices across NSW Health. Working within the Efficiency Improvement and Support Team, you will partner with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks, statewide services and other key stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of practical, sustainable rostering solutions.

The role will provide expert advice, guidance and capability-building support to improve rostering practices, workforce allocation, Award and policy compliance, and the effective use of workforce resources. You will lead improvement projects, facilitate education and knowledge sharing, analyse complex information, and support health services to embed changes in practice. This is a highly collaborative role suited to an experienced improvement leader who can translate statewide priorities into achievable local action.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Lead statewide initiatives to improve medical rostering practices, workforce allocation and operational performance across NSW Health.
• Build medical rostering capability by developing and delivering education, guidance, tools, workshops and other practical improvement resources.
• Partner with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks and other stakeholders to identify rostering challenges and implement sustainable, evidence-informed solutions.
• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of efficiency improvement strategies across NSW Health as part of the Efficiency Improvement Support Team.
• Lead complex improvement and change projects, including stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, data analysis, reporting and evaluation

About you

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

• Strong knowledge of rostering improvement, preferably within medical workforce or a complex health service environment.
• Experience leading statewide or organisation-wide improvement, change management or workforce reform initiatives.
• The ability to build capability through effective education, facilitation, coaching, guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex workforce and rostering information into practical recommendations.
• Highly developed communication, relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills, including experience working with senior and diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• 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 .

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 .

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.

Additional information

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

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.