Data Analyst

About the role

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across New South Wales. It is recruiting a full-time Data Analyst in Sydney to develop and implement the organisation's data, reporting and health intelligence functions, supporting evidence-based decision-making, advocacy, research, evaluation and continuous improvement.

You will analyse data from population health, government, Aboriginal health, survey and program sources, applying data analytics, epidemiology and population health principles to identify trends and inform strategy. You will also promote strong data governance, quality, integrity and Aboriginal Data Sovereignty.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data frameworks, governance, standards and processes, and set up secure systems for data collection, storage, management and reporting.
• Analyse population health, service utilisation and outcome data, applying epidemiological methods to support health surveillance, evidence briefs and Closing the Gap monitoring.
• Source, extract, clean, validate and integrate data from government, population health and sector datasets, working with data custodians where needed.
• Build dashboards, reports, scorecards and visualisations using Power BI and related tools, and keep data dictionaries, metadata and documentation.
• Support research and evaluation through data analysis, collection tools, performance measures and outcome reporting.
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to identify data needs, advise on data and present findings clearly.
• Identify improvements to data systems and reporting, and contribute to organisational planning and data capability.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, Information Management, Research, Economics or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, reporting and visualisation with large and multiple datasets.
• Desirable: experience in health, community services, research or Aboriginal health.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, information management and data quality principles.
• Commitment to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health principles and values.
• Able to obtain a National Police Check and hold a current Working with Children Check.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL and R or similar analytical/statistical tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter by email to the employer, stating "Data Analyst" in the subject line.