Data Analyst
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- Business / Systems Analyst
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- REQ583040 Requisition #
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- 20 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (up to June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration:$127,150- $144,444 plus Superannuation of 12.0%
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ583040
Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our System Performance Support Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity up to June 2026 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
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.
The Quality Assurance and Data Analyst is responsible for developing reports, analysing and carrying out quality assurance activities to ensure enterprise solutions for NSW Health are ready for Production deployment for the State Operational Data Store (ODS) Program Team within the Ministry of Health.
The Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127,150 - $144,444 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week.
What you will do
- Develop and implement Power BI solutions, develop reports, validate backend application logic, and identify clinical, financial, and/or operational insights to support data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and execute detailed data and functional test cases and/or artifacts by analysing requirements, use cases and functional specifications (including but not limited to integration, functional, data pipeline, basic backend, performance, and device test).
- Engage relevant stakeholders and address / escalate risks to ensure test strategy is executed within budget and timeframe.
- Document issues, defects and inconsistencies in a ticketing system and ensure they are appropriately resolved in a timely manner.
- Support in the development, maintenance, compliance, and monitor quality assurance governance and framework.
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health to:
- Validate and test developed solutions both in the context of detailed data analysis, dashboard validation and functional testing to ensure the in-scope application, dashboard and/or report are ready for Production deployment and handover to eHealth and LHDs.
- Develop PowerBI dashboard and reports built using various data sources utilized within NSW Health. This includes the interpretation of result output using statistical techniques.
- Perform quality assurance and data cleansing related activities which include but not limited to application functionality testing, integration testing, data quality monitoring and rectification, backend logic validation, data integration validation.
- Perform functional, integration and backend test based on developed solutions to ensure the in-scope applications are ready for Production deployment and handover to eHealth and the LHDs. This includes testing applications across multiple devices and browsers.
- Develop and execute master test plan or detailed data and functional test cases by analysing requirements, use cases and functional specifications.
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)
- How have you used data to improve clinical or operational efficiency within a large complex organization?
- Can you describe your experience with healthcare data systems and standards (e.g., EMRs, HL7, FHIR) and how you've ensured data integrity across these platforms?
For role related queries or questions contact Zhenjie Liu on zhenjie.liu@health.nsw.gov.au
and quote REQ583040.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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 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 comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59PM)
