Senior Costing Analyst
Lead clinical costing and data analytics across Western Sydney
Drive strategic health funding insights using advanced SQL expertise
Join a high-performing team at Westmead Hospital
Build accurate, high-impact clinical costing solutions, lead complex SQL data analysis and shape Activity Based Funding outcomes across WSLHD.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s leading health and research precincts. You’ll work within a collaborative and highly specialised Activity Based Costing (ABC) team that delivers critical data and insights supporting state and national healthcare funding, reporting and performance initiatives.
Work in a large and dynamic health district with significant system-wide impact
Collaborate with finance, clinical, analytics and executive stakeholders
Be part of a supportive, innovative and data-driven team culture
Contribute to strategic healthcare decision-making and service improvement
Access opportunities for professional growth and advanced technical development
WSLHD Activity Based Costing Team are looking for a clinical activity data professional to fill the role of Senior Costing Analyst. The WSLHD Costing Team is an innovative team working to improve both the quality of patient costing to meet the future needs of an LHD with multiple complex tertiary level facilities, and to work with clinical and finance teams to exploit both the data inputs and outputs of the costing process to build the financial sustainability of clinical departments.
The WSLHD Costing Team has an innovative structure which comprises sub-teams involved in both DNR Production (producing cost results for the DNR) and Business Sustainability (analysing and reporting cost data and engaging with the business). This is a senior role in the DNR Production team but is also an ideal career path into the Business Sustainability area.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of medical terminology, the processes of patient care and the data generated through that care, have strong skills in manipulating such data using SQL, good skills in MS Office (especially Excel), experience preparing reports using Power BI or similar, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders. Experience in patient level costing in health is also highly desirable.
This role is ideal for either an experienced clinical analyst who wants to develop an intimate understanding of the process of patient costing and use it to make a difference, or for a seasoned costing professional who wishes to move to a leadership role with the potential to expand their career in analytics and business engagement. In either case, you will need to enjoy working in a closely aligned team.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in a health or finance related field.
Experience in the implementation, refinement and maintenance of a clinical costing system within a health environment.
Demonstrated sound knowledge of clinical costing methodology, standards and principles.
Demonstrated understanding of health systems and their data, medical terminology, casemix principles, classifications and the practical application of both finance and activity data for casemix purposes.
Demonstrated high level skills in SQL programming, including database development and maintenance.
Demonstrated experience in assessing information requirements, data analysis techniques and provision of high quality reports that support a performance management framework.
High level leadership, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-directed and well organised with good analytic and problem solving skills.
Requisition ID: REQ660168
Applications Close: 24 May 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact David Wijaya on 0416 611 185 and Jennifer Killen on 0412416163.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
