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Principal Analyst, System Performance


Brisbane CBD

Take the next step in your career with this exciting, permanent full-time opportunity within Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Research
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/HPSP635074
Closing date 20-May-2025
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Brent Knack
Contact details 07 3542 6509
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The Principal Analyst identifies and communicates system performance insights that promote improvement in the delivery of healthcare in Queensland; in particular, identifying actionable improvement opportunities that enhance the performance of the system (i.e. timeliness, safety, effectiveness, equity, efficiency and patient centred). Acting with relative independence, the ideal candidate will have experience engaging with stakeholders to understand relevant influences on performance; with analysing and interpreting complex data; and with providing high quality advice and support to the Manager and Senior leadership to improve system performance.

What you'll do

You will develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders in attaining and preparing data for the development, implementation and review of performance reporting and analysis. You will engage with clinical and executive stakeholders to understand business processes that influence performance and undertake complex analysis, prepare data outputs and provide data quality reports based on data from clinical, administrative and financial information systems. You will also demonstrate advanced reporting and data visualisation techniques both through story telling graphics and supporting information and prepare presentations to convey a story that layers information to take the reader on a journey that provides insightful and actionable information.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

  • Demonstrated experience undertaking complex analysis and reveal relationships in data from clinical, administrative and financial information systems to provide reliable and actionable system insights within defined timeframes.
  • Demonstrated advanced data visualisation and reporting techniques, mobilising both story telling graphics and supporting information, through contemporary electronic and written mediums.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting complex analytical, written advice and corporate communications for executive audiences; and positively collaborate with stakeholders to achieve objectives.
  • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, and ability to be solution orientated using design thinking and an end user approaches to deliver high quality outputs within defined timeframes.

Why work with us?

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

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 36.25 hour full time work week
  • 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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. 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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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