Principal Analyst Workforce Costing
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- REQ591107 Requisition #
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- Jul 29, 2025 Post Date
Role Title: Principal Analyst – Workforce Costing
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to September 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $182,575 - $199,405, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Requisition ID: REQ591107
Closing Date: 12 August 2025 (11:59PM)
Join the Workforce Insights and Transformation team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
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’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Health Manager level 6, starting salary from $182,575 - $199,405, plus Super with a 40-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Build and refine a Python-based model to simulate award scenarios and workforce costings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, validate assumptions, and align modelling to policy needs.
- Provide technical guidance to analysts and support urgent costing requests using the model.
- Document model logic, workflows, and outputs to ensure transparency and reusability.
- Present findings and model outputs to senior executives, finance, industrial relations and external stakeholders.
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Advanced skills in Python (or equivalent tools) for data modelling, simulation, and scenario analysis
Experience building and maintaining complex financial or workforce models in large or regulated organisations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to distil complexity into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to document and present model assumptions and outputs clearly
Knowledge of industrial relations, public sector awards, or workforce costing is highly desirable
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills
For role related queries or questions contact Rian Thompson on Rian.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ591107.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on anu.kundu@health.nsw.gov.au
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rian Thompson on rian.thompson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12 August 2025 (11:59PM)
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.
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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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 the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Closing Date: 12 August 2025 (11:59PM)
