Senior Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee benefits handbook access

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Healthy Families & Communities Branch in NSW. You will coordinate data development, governance, analysis and evaluation activities to inform policy, program and service delivery across the health system.

You'll work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data quality, improve reporting and generate insights that support evidence-informed decision making, contributing to statewide health priorities in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in data analytics, governance, and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey technical information to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, interpret and translate complex data into meaningful insights to support policy and program improvement.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of health programs and services and refine reporting frameworks.
• Provide advice on data governance and state-wide data collections to ensure consistent reporting.
• Collaborate with Local Health Districts, NGOs and government stakeholders to improve data quality and performance monitoring.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, and documentation to support strategic decision making.

Skills

Data analytics

Data governance

Performance monitoring

Program evaluation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in data analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

R

Job description

Senior Analyst

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time
• Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945 plus Superannuation
• Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
• Hours Per Week: 35 hours
• Requisition ID: REQ680860
• Closing Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 (11:59PM)

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

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

• 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.

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 [e-mail].

For role related queries or questions contact Cherie Butler on [e-mail] and quote REQ680860.

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

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.