Senior Analyst

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead data development, governance, analysis and evaluation across NSW health systems. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data quality, improve reporting and generate insights for evidence-informed decision making.

You will contribute to statewide health priorities on complex initiatives, collaborating with cross‑department teams and leveraging advanced analytics to inform policy and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in data analytics, data management, data governance, performance monitoring and/or program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a range of audiences.
• Experience using Power BI, SQL, R, or similar analytical tools will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, interpret and translate complex data into meaningful insights to support policy, program and service improvement.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of health programs and services, including the development and refinement of monitoring systems and reporting frameworks.
• Provide advice on data governance, data management processes and state-wide data collections to support accurate and consistent reporting.
• Collaborate with Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and government stakeholders to improve data quality and performance monitoring.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, presentations and project documentation to support strategic decision making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in data analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

R

Job description

Employment Type:Ongoing Full Time
Position Classification:Crown Clerk grade 9/10
Remuneration:$133,348 - $146,945 plus 12% Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week:35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ680860
Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:59PM)

About us

Join the Healthy Families & Communities 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.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to improving health outcomes for communities across NSW through data, monitoring and evaluation. As a Senior Analyst, you will coordinate and undertake data development, governance, analysis, and evaluation activities that inform policy, program and service delivery across the health system. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data quality, improve reporting, and generate insights that support evidence-informed decision making. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful initiatives that directly contribute to statewide health priorities. You'll join a collaborative and high-performing team that values innovation, continuous improvement and the effective use of data to drive better outcomes for the NSW community.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

Analyse, interpret and translate complex data into meaningful insights to support policy, program and service improvement.

Support the monitoring and evaluation of health programs and services, including the development and refinement of monitoring systems and reporting frameworks.

Provide advice on data governance, data management processes and state-wide data collections to support accurate and consistent reporting.

Collaborate with Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and government stakeholders to improve data quality and performance monitoring.

Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, presentations and project documentation to support strategic decision making.

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in data analytics, data management, data governance, performance monitoring and/or program evaluation.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical solutions.

Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders in complex environments.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a range of audiences.

Experience using Power BI, SQL, R, or similar analytical tools will be highly regarded.

Additional information

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.

For more information on applying visit the our career portal

Applications Close: Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:59PM)

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.

For role related queries or questions contact Cherie Butler on *************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ680860.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on **********@health.nsw.gov.au.

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