Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to February 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ622248
Closing Date: 16 January 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our System Monitoring and Insights Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary, employment 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.
While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role:
Join a dynamic and diverse team of data experts working together to use health information for improving health and wellness in NSW. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. The System Monitoring and Insights (SMI) Unit is responsible for the collection and analysis of data and information that informs the evaluation of key strategic bodies of work. The primary purpose of the Data Analyst role is to support analytics functions to achieve the objectives of the SMI Unit. This includes descriptive and statistical analysis of linked health data. The successful candidate will have early career skills and experience in data management and analytics for producing statistical information and reports.
Health Manager level 1, starting salary from $87,813- $116,824 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
Carry out analyses of health data (including linked data) and produce statistical information to support the SMI Unit’s reporting priorities.
Assist in the preparation of written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, circulars and presentations.
Assist with formatting and quality assurance checking of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, circulars and presentations.
Be accountable for data cleansing and sorting activities to assist with the preparation of data sets for linkage and analysis.
Develop current knowledge of statistical methods and software relevant to health monitoring and evaluation to inform policy and project work.
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Entry level work experience with appropriate tertiary qualifications. Knowledge and experience in the NSW Health system would be an advantage.
Experience in database management and the use of statistical analysis software such as SAS and R.
Strong communications skills, including the ability to liaise with a diverse group of co-workers and others and to interpret/deliver the information received or questions asked in a timely and effective manner.
Good organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities.
An intermediate understanding of and experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and to be able to utilise them to create presentations, graphs, reports and diagrammatic representations of concepts for a variety of work situations
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) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Christian Young at christian.young@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Applications Close: 16 January 2026 (11:59PM)
