• Utilise your high level data and reporting skills to assist in the delivery of services within the north west Melbourne region and Primary Health Networks Nationally.
• Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent role
• Remuneration: Band $89,184.51 - $111,200.77 + 12% superannuation + generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550.
• Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands Victoria 3008, Close to Southern Cross Train Station, Onsite or Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)

Short description about the role

Sitting under the Insight Performance and Digital Services team, the Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for collating, managing and documenting data from a wide variety of sources:

• primarily operational;
• reporting (transformed and modelled from an operational system);
• and statistical

You will employ a variety of analytic and visualisation techniques to interpret and present qualitative and quantitative data into accessible and useful information. You will use your broad range of skills including: encompassing data flows, modelling, preparation, and transformation, as well as interpretation and analysis.

You will have an understanding of data sensitivity and context, this is important as the role works with a wide range of operational and population-level data with varying levels of complexity and readiness. The Senior Data analyst requires a robust knowledge of the data lifecycle, including collection, ETL, and data modelling.

About Us

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) - Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbourne's northern, western suburbs and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.

What are PHNs?

PHNs have been established with two key objectives:

• Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.

At NWMPHN, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Up to 6 days of Paid ‘Life Leave' per calendar year for cultural celebrations, family events, birthdays etc.
• Support for parents with Paid Parental Leave options.
• Additional Paid leave during End-of-Year close down period.
• Generous NFP salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

For more information on Staff benefits, please visit: https://nwmphn.recruitmenthub.com.au/Staff-Benefits/

What will my typical week look like?

• Meet and discuss with key stakeholders (internal and external) to confirm purpose of report/analysis, gather requirements, and document as required. This could include other PHNs, service providers, and government.
• Develop and maintain documentation, such as processes, guidelines, and overviews. Documentation is required for both internal and external stakeholders. External stakeholders include PHN data teams, governmental departmental staff, and other federal and jurisdictional bodies.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and investigation to identify appropriate data for reporting and analysis while undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of data to inform and support planning, monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Develop reporting and analysis using design-thinking, with appropriate data visualisation techniques to convey clear information, using the most appropriate technological methods for the task.

About you:

• Have qualifications or suitable experience in a relevant quantitative field; Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science. A background working in the Health sector would be highly advantageous.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail while having the ability to make informed decisions, solve problems and analyse complex data sets
• Proficiency with SQL, and with Python. Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or similar technology.
• Understanding of data management and governance with excellent organisational, time management, written, and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop concise and meaningful data summaries and analysis for presentations and publications.
• Experience analysing data within a complex health sector

NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY!

Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, please reach out to the HR team at careers@nwmphn.org.au

Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.