Principal Workforce Analyst

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced data analyst to join the Data, Analytics, and Forecasting Unit, within the Health Workforce Division. This is an exceptional opportunity to actively contribute to the future of health services provision in Queensland, and play a key role in strengthening the alignment between workforce innovation, policy and planning, and service delivery across the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services.

The Health Workforce Division plays a vital role in supporting the workforce growth, retention, and sustainability of a skilled, diverse, and responsive workforce to meet Queensland's evolving healthcare needs. HWD's branches work collaboratively to enable Hospitals and Health Services to provide optimum levels of care, with a strong focus on rural, remote, and priority communities.

Is this job opportunity for you?

In this position, you will report to the Manager, Data, Analytics, and Forecasting, and be part of a multi-skilled analytics team that drives a centralised, contemporary end-to-end workforce function that works closely with project teams, technical experts, and key stakeholders.

The Data, Analytics, and Forecasting Unit brings together workforce data collation, analysis, forecasting, and modelling to ensure that data advice and workforce strategies are informed by real time data, grounded in evidence based service need, connected at the National level, and supported through to implementation.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in undertaking complex analysis of data from clinical, administrative and financial information systems to provide reliable and actionable system insights within defined timeframes, including the use of data visualisation using contemporary tools.

We are looking for someone who has a demonstrated ability to research, analyse, and interpret workforce trends, and can actively contribute to the development of high level workforce policies and plans, and their implementation.

You will need to have demonstrated knowledge of health workforce issues, including the needs of key population groups, workforce challenges, and the functions and operations of a complex health service delivery agency.

We are also looking for someone who has a high level of verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively prepare briefings and reports of a substantial and complex nature, and to provide authoritative advice to senior department management, and to engage and liaise with a range of key stakeholders on these issues.

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.

How to apply

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