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Job details

As the Principal Data Analyst, Data Solutions you will lead the management and use of payroll and human resource data processes. You will ensure the integrity, accessibility, and continual improvement of data assets, while supporting the collection, integration and loading of new data sets in line with legislative requirements and evolving business needs. 

What you'll do

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of analysts, setting priorities, organising team workflow, and deliver quality outcomes aligned with divisional strategy. 
• Lead complex business, data and economic analysis, including investigations into systemic issues, to provide actionable insights, reports and recommendations to the senior leadership team that inform strategic and operational decision making. 
• Apply advanced knowledge of data warehousing principles, payroll systems, and business practices to oversee the extraction, collection, cleansing, loading and utilisation of data to support organisational needs. 
• Oversee and support change initiatives arising from system releases or legislative requirements, ensuring customer engagement, support and alignment with business priorities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring they are documented, reviewed and escalated as appropriate. 
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clear communication and adherence to service quality standards, policies and procedures to ensure high quality, safe and compliant service delivery.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in data analysis, payroll, finance or workforce management (desirable but not mandatory), for example a degree in Business, Finance or Data Analytics. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and guide change within a multi-disciplinary team to manage workloads, meet deadlines under pressure and ensure high work quality standards. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting data quality processes and improvements within a large and complex environment. 
• Demonstrated advanced capability in managing and analysing large, complex payroll data sets, utilising Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, and similar data analysis tools. 
• Demonstrated high level analytical, conceptual planning and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with ability to provide authoritative advice, consult and negotiate with senior managers and stakeholders on complex and strategic issues, and build effective client and stakeholder relationships. 

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes: 

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CSD665194 Principal Data Analyst RD (PDF, 937KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants