Systems and Data Analyst

Melbourne Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture & Belonging

Innovation

World-Class Excellence

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑f​r

Parkville Precinct location

Job summary

Melbourne Health administers the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service and is seeking a Systems and Data Analyst. You will support system development, reporting and on-the-ground technical support for MHS, collaborating with clinical, technical, administrative and management teams.

You will help manage data collection and reporting to inform service planning, while delivering practical technical solutions across systems, reporting, hardware and corporate services.

Qualifications

• Strong digital capability, including databases, reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate SQL and database structure knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Confidence supporting and training staff.
• Experience in a hospital, healthcare or medical setting.
• A commitment to the Melbourne Way: putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.
• MS Report Builder, Power BI and/or Python.
• Knowledge of mental health data collections.

Responsibilities

• Report development and maintenance including participation and input at key MHS meetings, working groups and projects
• Form and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across RMH
• Create and maintain a high level of documentation, manuals and training material
• Provide on-site support for facilities, inventory, hardware assistance, on-site technical support and corporate services across all mental health sites
• Lead the scoping, proposal development, planning and implementation of targeted technical solutions for the collection, reporting and utilisation of high priority mental health information
• Provide ad-hoc technical assistance to ensure the continued smooth running of the mental health sites
• Development and maintenance of systems, databases and workflows in collaboration with other RMH teams

Skills

Databases

SQL

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Time management

Staff training

Healthcare experience

Mental health data

Python

Tools

Power BI

MS Report Builder

Python

Job description

• Full time fixed term opportunity until June 2026
• Make a meaningful contribution to the effective functioning of the RMH Mental Health Service
• Work directly with a range of clinical, technical, administrative and management professionals

About the Role

As the Systems and Data Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting system development and maintenance, reporting and on-the-ground technical support across Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services. You'll join a collaborative team committed to using data and digital solutions to enhance mental health service delivery.

Working closely with the Finance and Corporate Services Manager and teams across MHS, you'll provide practical technical solutions across systems, reporting, hardware and corporate services. You'll also work with high-priority mental health data, supporting its collection, reporting and use to inform service planning and decision-making.

With a strong connection to frontline mental health services, this is an opportunity to combine your technical and analytical skills with a genuine understanding of operational needs and make a practical impact across MHS.

Key Accountabilities

• Report development and maintenance including participation and input at key MHS meetings, working groups and projects
• Form and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across RMH
• Create and maintain a high level of documentation, manuals and training material
• Provide on-site support for facilities, inventory, hardware assistance, on-site technical support and corporate services across all mental health sites
• Lead the scoping, proposal development, planning and implementation of targeted technical solutions for the collection, reporting and utilisation of high priority mental health information
• Provide ad-hoc technical assistance to ensure the continued smooth running of the mental health sites
• Development and maintenance of systems, databases and workflows in collaboration with other RMH teams

About You

You bring strong technical, analytical and communication skills, with experience working with data and reporting systems. You'll also bring:

• Strong digital capability, including databases, reporting tools and Microsoft Office
• Intermediate SQL and database structure knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work independently
• Confidence supporting and training staff
• Experience in a hospital, healthcare or medical setting
• A commitment to the Melbourne Way: putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together
• MS Report Builder, Power BI and/or Python
• Knowledge of mental health data collections

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct-one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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