Data Analyst

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 26 June, 2024 11:55 PM

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

South

The Data Analyst will exercise strong attention to detail and sound initiative and judgement when setting priorities and managing work tasks. They will be required to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to respond to ad-hoc data requests and to provide information on issues relating to data capture and management, data quality and analysis.

The role:

• Collaborate with Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) staff in the development or modification of business processes utilizing Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) client information system and other internal systems, ensuring required information is recorded and can be reported on.
• Develop and maintain accurate indicator reports and data visualization dashboards to support Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) operations and strategic planning, including monitoring and providing advice to Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) management on results and trends in the data.
• Utilise SQL and R programming and R programming language Microsoft Power Bi to obtain and present CHaPS client data for analysis.
• Update CHaPS indicators for Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) Management and the Department of Health (DoH) within agreed timeframes to meet CHaPS reporting obligations.
• Extract data requested by other parities from the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) client information system, and other key systems, within agreed timeframes and consolidate into appropriate report formats, ensuring that approval processes are followed for data requests submitted by external parties.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $104,756 to $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s) or significant relevant experience in:
• Analytics platforms & data visualization software, in particular
• Microsoft Power Bi (Desktop & Report Builder) and R programming language
• Relational database management systems, in particular SQL Server Management
• Programming and statistical evaluation
• Extracting, validating and cleansing data from multiple sources

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.