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Principal Analyst - Costing
Green Square Fortitude Valley
A permanent full-time opportunity to apply advanced analytical and statistical expertise to deliver high-quality modelling, reporting and data visualisations that support evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN685156 |
| Closing date | 23-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Anna Merrifield |
| Contact details | 0488 786 004 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Principal Analyst - Cost Reporting, you will be a key contributor to the delivery of high-impact analytical insights that shape clinical and financial decision-making across Metro North Health. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to interpret complex datasets, develop robust models, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations. You will work closely with the Clinical Costing team and a broad range of stakeholders to enhance the accuracy, usability and value of costing data.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver a range of end-to-end analytical solutions to develop and present information, including trend, future state and modelling analysis that is clear and concise, to influence decision making both verbally and in written form.
- Rapidly absorb an understanding of the CostPro costing system as it relates to reporting and be able to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Continue to expand technical knowledge in the delivery of analytics using contemporary data science and modelling tools i.e. BI Tools e.g. Power BI, FocusPro, data science language e.g. R, Python, and database tools e.g. SQL and other business support tools e.g. Excel, PowerApps.
- Lead the continual development and maintenance of the Microsoft Windows based Costing Feeder file processing application.
- Create innovative solutions and visualisations of the large datasets within the organisational information systems and clinical costing solution to provide informative reporting and/or analysis.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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