Senior Analyst Activity
Senior Analyst Activity
Join our System Information and Analytics Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing Senior Analyst Activity opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
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The System Information and Analytics (SIA) branch enables the Ministry of Health to be an effective health service purchaser and system manager through high quality data, analysis and performance reporting. The branch ensures that NSW Health meets its state and national reporting obligations and maintains high standards of public accountability and transparency in the health system.
Staff of the branch use their data management and analytical expertise to support key decision-makers within the Ministry of Health and the wider NSW Health. This includes high quality and timely information on the performance, service utilisation, activity forecasting and modelling of LHDs and other health services. The branch also responds to information requests from the Parliament, media and other health system stakeholders.
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 have an opportunity for a Senior Analyst Activity role to join the System Information and Analytics Branch to conduct statistical analyses on health service activity and performance insights, and provide service and expert advice on system performance data, measurements, analyses and information to inform and support system management of service activity, service performance and broader health service objectives.
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
The Senior Analyst Activity will be part of the Performance Analysis and Reporting Unit from the System Information and Analytics Branch and may be required to work across teams on collaborative projects. The Senior Analyst Activity will provide statistical advice and conduct statistical analysis of health datasets to provide strategic insights of the health system to inform decision making in health service activity and performance improvement.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Postgraduate degree in biostatistics or similar discipline.
- Sound knowledge of NSW Health administrative data collections and databases.
- Extensive experience in analysing large health datasets.
- Extensive experience in complex data processing and proficient use of statistical analysis software, including proficiency in SAS, or R, or similar programming languages, including working with large relational databases, and experience in applying data quality principles in practice.
- High level knowledge of advanced statistical concepts and methods, and substantial experience in applying them in related statistical analysis and generate health and health service insights to inform policy decision making.
- Ability to work flexibly in an agile team 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)
- Provide an example of a project where you have prepared data through a complex process of data extract from relational databases or multiple data sources and transformation of the data into a suitable format for data analyses, preferably using NSW health service data. Include data sources, data processing tools/programs, , data processing challenges and solutions.
- Provide an example of a project where you have analysed a large health dataset using descriptive and advanced analyses. Include the project topic, background, your role in the project, how you went about refining the research questions and determining the most appropriate statistical methods, the outcome and conclusions, data products (such as data tables and/or reports/analytics), and the communication of results to relevant audiences, and impact in health related areas.
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 Baohui Yang on Baohui.yang@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ631141.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 22 February 2026
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.
- 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 Sunday 22 February 2026
