Senior Data Analyst - Multiple Vacancies

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Data Analyst within the Clinical Informatics Directorate (CID) at SA Health is responsible for delivering high quality analysis, reporting and data insights to support evidence-based decision-making across SA Health. The role focuses on interpreting complex health and service data, developing reports, dashboards and briefing materials, and assuring data quality for a range of stakeholders.

The role has a strong emphasis on clinical interpretation of data, translation of findings into

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in statistics or health sciences or epidemiology, public health or health administration.
• Experience in clinical data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to lead and develop others within and outside the CID.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality analysis, reporting and data insights to support evidence-based decision-making across SA Health.
• Develop reports, dashboards and briefing materials while ensuring data quality.
• Engage with clinicians and health services to translate findings into practice and drive improvements.
• Lead and mentor colleagues within the CID team.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in statistics, health sciences, epidemiology, public health or health administration

Job description

Job no: 948613
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health – Clinical Informatics Directorate
• Salary: $130,046 to $134,956 – Multiple Vacancies - ASO8 – Full Time / Term Contract Up to 12 Months

Overview

The Senior Data Analyst within the Clinical Informatics Directorate (CID) is responsible for delivering high quality analysis, reporting and data insights to support evidence-based decision-making across SA Health. The role focuses on interpreting complex health and service data, developing reports, dashboards and briefing materials, assuring data quality and translating findings into clear, actionable information for a range of stakeholders.

The role has a strong emphasis on clinical interpretation of data, translation of findings into practice, and engagement with clinicians and health services.

The role is a senior position within CID and will need to lead and develop others within and outside the team.

The position is customer focussed; customers include consumers, clinicians, the Minister, operational managers and executives to make the right decisions to ensure appropriate, safe and quality services for patients within the public health system in South Australia.

The CID values innovation, excellence, collaboration, knowledge sharing, transparency, accountability and respect.

The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
• A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position.

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• An appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in statistics, health sciences, epidemiology, public health, health administration or related fields is required for this position.

Enquiries

Tina Hardin
Executive Director, Clinical Informatics, and Innovation
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 10 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 948613 - Data Analyst - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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