Senior Analyst Activity
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
