Public Pathology Australia is seeking a Data Analyst to run our National Benchmarking Program

Public Pathology Australia advances government owned and operated pathology services across Australia.  We seek a data expert to further develop and run a national benchmarking program (on PowerBI), which compares activity, workforce and other measures across public hospital laboratories.

We are seeking a Data Analyst who will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining and improving a national benchmarking program for public pathology
  • Providing data analysis for the benchmarking program and
  • Providing advice and improvement, supporting KPI development and
  • Providing insightful reports by use of data analytic
  • Providing high level communication and engagement skills for reporting performance information internally and externally, including facilitating or presenting at workshops and
  • Liaising with and obtaining relevant data from organisational key.

Selection criteria

To be considered for this role, you will need the following skills, experience and qualifications:

  1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role and professional experience in data analytical services in a complex organisation.
  2. Superior analytical, data extraction, processing and database modelling skills, including advanced proficiency and experience in the use of Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Access and other products, to undertake complex analysis.
  3. High level understanding of pathology tests and services and high level understanding of pathology related and/or health data systems including workforce and financial data systems.
  4. Demonstrated high level problem solving and reporting skills including benchmarking services, activity and cost modelling, dashboard and data visualisation reporting. Ability to process big data and provide insights for management and members.
  5. Demonstrated ability to effectively document processes and procedures including writing reports and technical manuals.
  6. Demonstrated high level  interpersonal, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and positively interact and influence to achieve best outcomes.
  7. Proven ability in delivering results within projected and short timeframes and meeting project expectations with quality outcomes.
  • We offer an initial 1 year contract.
  • Work from home part time up to 40 hours per month.
  • Interstate travel occasionally required
  • $60-70 per hour.

Please see the linked position description.

Interested applicants are urged to apply before COB 28 March 2025 via Seek.

For further information, please contact Public Pathology Australia’s Director of Policy and Practice, Lucas Semmler by Phone or Email.

 

 

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