Data Analyst

Queensland Health

Job ad reference: H09HL10390
Role title: Data Analyst
Status: Temporary Full Time for up to nine months with possible extension
Unit/Branch:
Clinical Monitoring Team
Clinical Quality Analysis Unit
Clinical Practice Improvement Centre
Centre for Healthcare Improvement
Division/District:
Location: Herston/ Brisbane - CBD
Classification level: AO5
Salary level: $2622.30 - $2854.10 per fortnight
Closing date: Monday, 2 November 2009
Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy
Contact: Michelle Dinh
Telephone: (07) 3234 0158
Email applications: Job_Vacancy@health.qld.gov.au
Fax application: (07) 3170 4244
Post application:
Recruitment Services - Corporate and Statewide,
Locked Mail Bag 7004, Chermside Centre, Chermside QLD 4032
- Purpose of the position

To assist in development, co-ordination and implementation of state-wide strategies, effective techniques and initiatives for the development, design, collection, interpretation, analysis and to assist in presentation of data information and systems, utilising project management methodology.

To conduct statistical analysis of health and health related data under the guidance of principal data analysts, including benchmarking studies and surveys.

Key skill requirements/competencies

Demonstrated analytical skills and practical ability in at least one of the following areas: biostatistics, health economics, general epidemiology, design and analysis of quantitative surveys.

Demonstrated ability to use statistical analytical packages such as SAS, SPSS, SPLUS or similar packages, and other computer systems in general.

Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills with proven report writing ability.

Demonstrated ability to work to tight time-lines.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a professional team.

Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

For more information please contact Michelle Dinh on 07 3234 0158 or email bac_dinh@health.qld.gov.au