The role This role is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality performance reporting and data analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making within Public Health Intelligence. The successful candidate will develop complex reports using advanced data extraction techniques from various sources, including Public Health applications, to provide critical business information. This role involves creating dashboards, producing performance results, and delivering key findings to executives and managers to address business challenges not captured by standard reporting.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the role requires active collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to define reporting requirements, develop innovative solutions to complex business problems, and mentor colleagues through knowledge-sharing initiatives. The position also entails managing sensitive and time-critical tasks while adhering to Queensland Health's service quality standards, health and safety policies, and core values. Maintaining professional development and implementing reporting procedures will be essential to ensuring efficient, accurate, and forward-thinking data services.
The successful person To excel in this role, you should have a solid understanding of data and databases, such as the Notifiable Conditions System (No CS) or other similar health information or licensing systems. Additionally, you should have proven experience in reporting on large and complex data sets, with proficiency in tools like relational database management systems, data exploration, visualization and dashboard tools, as well as data analysis and automation software.
You should also have demonstrated expertise in critically analyzing and interpreting data to identify patterns and trends. This includes the ability to transform raw data into meaningful, actionable insights. The role requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to communicate effectively with both internal staff and external stakeholders at all levels.
About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
QPHASS under the leadership of the Deputy Director-General brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland - Leading the state-wide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent, or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders with a scope of service that covers the whole State. Benefits - A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment - Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading- Flexible working arrangements- Diverse work culture- Career training and development
How to apply To apply for this opportunity: - Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.