Senior Workforce Modeler (analytics and optimisation)
Senior Workforce Modeler (Analytics and Optimisation)
Join our Workforce Modelling Team at Ministry of Health for an exciting two-year opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Advance your career in data-driven excellence and industry leadership. Our mission is to empower government and communities through smarter decision-making and groundbreaking solutions.
- You will work as part of the Workforce Modelling Team in the Health Professional Workforce Unit, Workforce Planning and Development Branch
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this 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 ready to turn data into actionable insights that shape the future? Join us as a Data Scientist/Analyst and solve real-world challenges with advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with a team of forward-thinkers in a supportive and dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise drive meaningful impact. If you're passionate about exploring data’s untapped potential and building solutions that make a difference, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
You will report to the manager of Workforce Modelling and will be critical to the ongoing work in monitoring insights into clinical workforce supply and demand challenges for NSW Health.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Create clear, engaging dashboards and visualisations to present findings to stakeholders in an understandable and impactful way.
- Build and deploy predictive and descriptive workforce modelling models using various techniques to solve specific challenges.
- Use creativity and technical expertise to tackle ambiguous problems and bring clarity with data insights.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Continuously seeking to uncover patterns, ask the right questions, and understand the "why" behind the data.
- Skilled in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL), statistical methods, and machine learning techniques.
- Capable of explaining technical findings to non-technical stakeholders through storytelling, visualizations, and clear communication (e.g. PowerBI).
- The ability to work in a small dynamic 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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below. A cover letter is optional.
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.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Can you describe a project or challenging question where you analysed complex data to generate insights? What tools and techniques did you use?
- Tell us about a time when you had to present complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders. How did you tailor your approach?
For role related queries or questions contact Todd Hunt on todd.hunt@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ539614.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on lily.flynn@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 11 February, 2025
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 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!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 11 February, 2025
