Quality Assurance and Data Analyst
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- REQ567235 Requisition #
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- 1 day 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 11.5%
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ567235
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 20 May 2025
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 consistently execute testing strategies using appropriate and available technical infrastructure
- 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 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 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) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills AND Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe a time when you led a test release for a complex operational system that consumed large amounts of data. What strategies did you employ to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the testing process, and how did you handle any challenges that arose?
- Can you describe a time when you developed and executed a comprehensive test plan for a complex project? What were the key challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?
For role related queries or questions contact David Sze on David.Sze@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ567235.
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: 11:59pm, Tuesday 20 May 2025
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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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: 11:59pm, Tuesday 20 May 2025
