Senior Health Intelligence Analyst

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

EAP and wellbeing programs

Mentorship & study leave

Research opportunities

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Senior Health Intelligence Analyst to lead analytics and modelling initiatives that support evidence-based decisions and improve patient care across the region. You will apply data science, AI, and machine learning techniques to optimise health intelligence processes within a collaborative framework.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics and data science and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with vaccination compliance as part of mandatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, analytics, computer science or related fields is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead major analytics and modelling projects to support evidence-based decision making.
• Use AI tools and statistical methods to automate processes and develop smart solutions.
• Provide strategic leadership to improve health intelligence across WMH through collaborative models.

Skills

Data Science

AI/ML Modelling

Statistics

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science/Analytics/Computer Science

Job description

Start a new journey with West Moreton Health!

• Temporary Full-time opportunity

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Senior Health Intelligence Analyst is responsible for contributing to the evolving health intelligence requirements of the organisation by leading and contributing to major analytics and modelling projects that will support evidence-based decision making, driving positive outcomes supporting operational performance and patient care.

You will use specialist data science analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning modelling skills, as well as statistical and analytical methods plus AI tools to automate specific processes within the organisation and develop smart solutions to address the needs and challenges.

In this role you will provide strategic leadership and direction in the continuous improvement of health intelligence across West Moreton Health (WMH) by leading the Health Intelligence function through a collaborative model. This will include identifying improvement opportunities through advanced analysis techniques.

Please refer to the attached role description for the key responsibilities of the role and how you will be assessed in the ‘about you' section.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Whilst not mandatory, relevant formal qualifications (a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, analytics, computer science or related fields) would be highly regarded
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.