Senior Analyst, Strategic Research and Evaluation
Role Title: Senior Analyst, Strategic Research and Evaluation
Join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity up to May 2027 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
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While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
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About the 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 to join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence to contribute to population health and broader public health objectives. The Senior Analyst will lead and undertake a range of monitoring and evaluation projects to inform health system improvements.
The projects focus on services for people with multiple risk factors for poorer health outcomes, particularly in maternity settings, and include:
Development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and implementation plans.
Identification of monitoring and evaluation indicators and data sources.
Collection and analysis of qualitative data.
Reporting and communication of findings from quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
Leading and contributing to the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities across priority initiatives.
Leading and collaborating on the collection and analysis of interview and focus group data from service providers and users.
Supporting the use of health clinical and administrative data to inform population health policy and program decision making, and to monitor and evaluate policies and programs.
Managing ethics and governance processes for priority evaluation projects.
Developing and managing relationships and partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including policy partners and researchers.
Contributing to the delivery of capability building initiatives to improve research, monitoring and evaluation knowledge and practice across the health system.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Postgraduate qualifications in health.
Substantial skills and experience in population health and/or health services research and evaluation in a practical setting, including use of qualitative methods.
Demonstrated experience in supporting the planning or implementation of health programs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Flexibility and willingness to work 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.
Optional: Target Questions (1-2 pages)
1. Provide an example of a health evaluation or research project with a strong qualitative component that you have managed or been involved in. Briefly describe the project and your role. What steps did you take to develop the evaluation/research questions and design the approach/methods?
2. Describe an experience when you needed to work with a range of stakeholders, including senior decision makers, to deliver a project. How did you negotiate competing interests to ensure the project was delivered on time and to a high standard? What was the outcome?
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.
For role related queries or questions contact Danielle Campbell on Danielle.Campbell@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ656948
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on karen.kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 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.
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!
Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 11:59pm
