Senior Analyst
Senior Analyst
Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time
Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10
Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ680860
Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:59PM)
Join the Healthy Families & Communities Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are 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.
Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
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 are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to improving health outcomes for communities across NSW through data, monitoring and evaluation. As a Senior Analyst, you will coordinate and undertake data development, governance, analysis, and evaluation activities that inform policy, program and service delivery across the health system. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data quality, improve reporting, and generate insights that support evidence-informed decision making. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful initiatives that directly contribute to statewide health priorities. You'll join a collaborative and high-performing team that values innovation, continuous improvement and the effective use of data to drive better outcomes for the NSW community.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you will be doing
Analyse, interpret and translate complex data into meaningful insights to support policy, program and service improvement.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of health programs and services, including the development and refinement of monitoring systems and reporting frameworks.
Provide advice on data governance, data management processes and state-wide data collections to support accurate and consistent reporting.
Collaborate with Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and government stakeholders to improve data quality and performance monitoring.
Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, presentations and project documentation to support strategic decision making.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in data analytics, data management, data governance, performance monitoring and/or program evaluation.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical solutions.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders in complex environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a range of audiences.
Experience using Power BI, SQL, R, or similar analytical tools will be highly regarded.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will 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), a cover letter (1-2 pages) and a response to the target questions below (maximum 2 pages).
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
Describe a time when you used data analysis, monitoring, evaluation, or data governance to inform a decision or improve an outcome. What was your approach and what was achieved?
Provide an example of how you worked with stakeholders to improve data quality, reporting, or program outcomes. How did you manage differing perspectives and achieve a successful result?
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
Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.
For role related queries or questions contact Cherie Butler on Cherie.Butler@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ680860.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.
For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the
Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government
Closing Date: Sunday18 October 2026 (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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging
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.
For more information on applying visit the our career portal
Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:59PM)
