Senior Analytics Engineer, Data and Analytics / Analytic Services

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Senior Analytics Engineer will work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment within the Analytics Services unit, collaborating closely with Data Services and the Enterprise Technology branch, to design, develop and maintain data pipelines that underpin performance reporting and analytics. The role also delivers curated datasets and information products that enable operational divisions to manage their own business intelligence and reporting needs, ensuring alignment between technical architecture and strategic business objectives.

An ability to design and maintain a working reporting environment and understand its strategic and business context is required. Knowledge of the health sector, health administrative datasets, and health data governance will be highly regarded. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, with knowledge of the health sector and administrative health datasets highly regarded.

Please view position description for further information about the role.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Innovative thinking and analysis influences development of data pipelines and products.

• Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co‑operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice.

• Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision.

• Provides leadership and guidance to other specialists in the field.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent extensive industry experience) is essential. 
• A strong understanding of health administrative datasets, information governance, and experience working in government is highly desirable. 

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.