Data and Statistical Analyst

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A health innovation agency in St Leonards is seeking a Data and Statistical Analyst to conduct advanced data analyses and modelling. The ideal candidate will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and expertise in programming languages such as R, SAS, or Python. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to inform strategic health projects using comprehensive data analysis. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range, and we encourage applications from diverse community groups.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in programming with health-related data.
• Knowledge of health data collections and their applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse health data and literature to inform decision-making.
• Conduct advanced data analyses and modelling.
• Communicate findings through effective visualisations and presentations.

Skills

Programming (e.g. R, SAS, Python)

Advanced data preparation

Health data analysis

High-level communication skills

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Data and Statistical Analyst
Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and analyse relevant health data (administrative, registry, cohort, linked) and literature to inform modelling approaches and evidence-based decision-making.
• Conduct advanced data analyses and modelling, including the design, implementation, and validation of statistical, predictive and simulation models to evaluate Models of Care, interventions, and system-wide initiatives.
• Interpret modelling and analysis results, providing clear, evidence-based insights to inform interventions, resourcing strategies, and clinical redesign projects.
• Communicate findings effectively through high-quality visualisations, dashboards, reports, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

For more information go to the Agency’s website.

What you will be doing

The Data and Statistical Analyst is responsible for the provision of sophisticated health related data analysis, modelling and interpretation which will be used to inform strategic projects of the ACI. A core function of the position is to ensure that the analysis undertaken is comprehensive, utilises relevant data sources and stakeholder appropriate.

Employment details

• Employment Type: Full Time Exempt (Until June 2027)
• Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
• Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum excluding Superannuation
• Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)
• Requisition ID: REQ609244

How to apply

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• address Selection Criteria below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to the NSW Health jobs site and search Job Reference Number REQ609244 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent expertise, with demonstrated capability in programming (e.g. R, SAS, Python), advanced data preparation, and the development, validation, and application of advance statistical (e.g. multilevel and Bayesian), machine learning, and simulation models using multiple health-related data sources.
• Knowledge and practical experience with health data collections, including an understanding of their strengths, limitations, and applications in health service delivery and system improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clinicians, senior management, and external stakeholders to design analyses and deliver projects.
• High-level communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, visualisations, dashboards (e.g. Power BI), and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.

We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email [e-mail].

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

This position is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

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If you would like more information on this role please contact Hassan Assareh at [e-mail]

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.

Closing date: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at 11:59PM