Senior Data Analyst
Join our Workforce Insights and Transformation team at Ministry of Health for an exciting Full time temporary (up to June 2026) 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 this 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.
We are seeking a skilled Workforce Data Analyst to join our analytics team, supporting workforce insight and decision-making across the state. This role will suit an analytical thinker who enjoys working with complex data and transforming it into meaningful, high-quality insights, reports and visualisations.
You will work primarily in Power BI, supported by strong SQL and Excel capability, to design, build, test and refine solutions that support leaders, stakeholders and operational teams. The role contributes to the development of reliable workforce data, improved reporting consistency, and enhanced capability across the organisation.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Develop, refine and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports using multiple data sources, ensuring outputs are accurate, accessible and actionable.
- Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, transform and validate data used for reporting and workforce analysis.
- Conduct detailed data testing, validation and quality assurance across data pipelines, back-end logic and dashboard functionality.
- Analyse results using statistical and data analysis techniques to identify trends, insights and operational opportunities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and escalate risks and dependencies where necessary to ensure deliverables remain on track and fit for purpose.
About you
You will be a motivated and analytical professional who brings a mix of technical capability, data literacy and a commitment to high-quality reporting and improvement. Ideally, you will have:
- Experience delivering data analysis and reporting solutions using Power BI, including data modelling, DAX and dashboard development.
- Strong SQL skills for extracting, transforming and validating data from multiple sources.
- Well-developed capability in analysing and interpreting complex workforce, operational or business datasets to generate actionable insights.
- A structured and methodical approach to testing, data quality assurance and documentation, with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at different levels, managing priorities, risks and expectations in a dynamic environment.
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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Give an example of how you have contributed to improving data quality, reliability, or consistency in previous work. What actions did you take, and what was the impact?
- Provide an example of a workforce or business insight you developed that influenced a decision, improvement or change. What was the context, what insight did you derive, and what outcome resulted?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Rian Thompson on Rian.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ622765.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Monday 1 December 2025
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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 1 December 2025
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