Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Job details

We're excited to welcome a Principal Data Analyst – Scientific Analysis, who performs applied analytical investigations to inform operational and clinical decision-making across Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

The role works with clinicians, managers and executives to clarify problems, translate them into structured analytical approaches, and deliver evidence-based findings that support action.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Engage with clinicians, managers and stakeholders to clarify operational and clinical problems and translate them into structured analytical approaches and work plans, for example understanding drivers of overcrowding, delays to discharge or variation in care pathways.
• Plan and lead defined analytical work packages and small projects, managing scope, timelines and deliverables within a busy operational environment.
• Undertake complex data extraction, preparation and analysis using SQL and analytical programming languages such as R or Python.

Remuneration value up to $171,568 p.a., comprising salary between $140,115 - $150,371 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (iAO7). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

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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Documents

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

• SC681868_RD (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)