Senior Analyst Workforce Costing
Role Title: Senior Analyst – Workforce Costing
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to September 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678 - $ 186,448 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Requisition ID: REQ591108
Closing Date: 5 Nov 2025 (11:59PM)
Join the Workforce Insights and Transformation team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary 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.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
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’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Are you experienced in analysing and costing workforce scenarios — not just budgets? NSW Health is seeking a Senior Analyst (Workforce Costing) to deliver high-quality award and workforce costings that directly inform pay, conditions, and industrial negotiations across the state.
In this role, you’ll apply your analytical expertise to real-world workforce data — modelling the impact of changes to allowances, penalties, classifications, and rostering arrangements. Your work will directly support workforce planning, enterprise bargaining, and system-wide reforms.
You’ll work closely with experienced analysts, workforce relations specialists and finance teams, gaining exposure to Cabinet-level processes and workforce reform and contributing to evidence-based decision-making at the highest levels of government.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in payroll analytics, workforce costing or HR data analytics who wants to apply their skills in a strategic, system-wide context.
Health Manager level 5, starting salary from $166,678 - $ 186,448 plus Super, with a 40-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
Develop and maintain workforce costing models to estimate the impact of proposed award and condition changes on salaries and wages.
Translate industrial instruments (e.g. awards, enterprise agreements) into quantifiable costing assumptions.
Draft clear, auditable reports that outline methods, assumptions, and outcomes.
Partner with the Principal Analyst, Workforce Insights Manager, and Workforce Relations teams to validate and refine model outputs.
Respond to urgent costing requests for Cabinet or negotiation purposes.
Document standard processes to ensure costing methodologies are consistent and transparent.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience producing financial or workforce costings.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document assumptions and results.
- Experience working with large or complex financial and/or workforce data sets to support policy, industrial, or financial analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of and experience in NSW Health industrial relations frameworks, workforce data, or government processes is desirable.
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 explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
For role related queries or questions contact Rian Thompson on Rian.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ591108.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on Frankie.DeLuca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 5 Nov 2025 (11:59PM)
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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.
Closing Date: 5 Nov 2025 (11:59PM)
