Principal Data Scientist

at  Queensland Health

The roleThe role reports to the Manager (Data Analysis) within the Health Service Research, Analysis and Modelling (HSRAM) unit. The Principal Data Scientist will contribute to the development of statewide health service planning for Queensland Health through research, analysis and interpretation of data and information.
The successful person
The key things we are looking for in a successful candidate are: Ability to source, critically analyse, and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data and research, ensuring that insights gleaned inform strategic decision-making effectively. Highly specialised data manipulation and analysis skills, enabling them to perform complex transformations, develop advanced algorithms, and construct statistical models that underpin informed decision-making processes.Demonstrate proficiency in utilising a range of data integration, analytics, and reporting technologies, whether on-premise or cloud-based, such as Azure, SQL Server, R Studio/ Posit Workbench, Power BI, Qlik, and/or Tableau. Be able to critically analyse data to identify patterns and derive actionable insights will be complemented by their ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally, ensuring that insights are effectively conveyed to relevant stakeholders.Possess strong project management abilities, capable of both autonomous work and collaborative efforts within a team environment. Have superior written and verbal communication skills to enable them to articulate business and functional requirements Build the capability of their peers, offering mentorship and coaching to fellow data analysts and planners, and thereby contributing to the continuous improvement and growth of the team as a whole.
Overall, the ideal candidate will exemplify a blend of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in this multifaceted role.
About usSystem Planning Branch (SPB) is responsible for driving and overseeing a range of health service planning functions including strategic and statewide health service planning. SPB assesses statewide health service requirements, service supply and service capacity; develops statewide plans as well as supporting local health service planning; and informs investment priorities for service development and infrastructure initiatives. In addition, SPB undertakes time-limited projects on specific areas that contribute to the development of health services including statewide, HHS and clinically specific planning and strategy.

The Health Service Research Analysis and Modelling (HSRAM) Unit’s responsibilities are to:

• Develop and review of health service planning methods, including providing health service need and demand forecasts
• Assess anticipated impacts to the health system through a Horizon Scanning process
• Extract and analyse health and health service delivery data
• Develop data and service planning tools, including visualisations, dashboards and mechanisms that support the increased accessibility of data.
• Development of the projected healthcare demand and other projections
• Model the impact of health service and system level policy and planning.

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

• Develop and review of health service planning methods, including providing health service need and demand forecasts
• Assess anticipated impacts to the health system through a Horizon Scanning process
• Extract and analyse health and health service delivery data
• Develop data and service planning tools, including visualisations, dashboards and mechanisms that support the increased accessibility of data.
• Development of the projected healthcare demand and other projections
• Model the impact of health service and system level policy and planning