Principal Data Analyst

Do you have a genuine passion for data and improving healthcare?

Ramsay's Data Insights is growing and looking for exceptional people to join our team.

• Be part of a culture-led, caring organisation
• Enjoy flexibility – hybrid working supported
• Based in Sydney or Melbourne preferred, however open to candidates in Brisbane and Perth
• Full-time, two years fixed term
  
  

The Opportunity

The Data and Insights Department at Ramsay Health Care enables the effective use of data and insights to improve patient services and experience, clinical outcomes and organisational performance.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Principal Data Analyst to join our team on a 2-year, full-time basis.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced analytics professional to join a fast-paced and highly rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Strategy: Collaborate with the Head of Data Insights to shape the program roadmap and identify, define, and prioritise opportunities for data and analytics to deliver value to RHC.
• Technical Excellence: Drive and deliver high-quality solutions by leading the design, method selection, testing, and delivery of complex data solutions. Oversee teams of analysts, data scientists, and developers to ensure results are achieved.
• Standards & Quality: Set standards and provide quality assurance for key work streams and products, ensuring robust outcomes and adherence to best practices. Develop internal capabilities and skills.
• Product Best Practices: Lead the implementation of DevOps, ML Ops, and CI/CD practices. Oversee the maintenance, enhancement, and scaling of solutions through the Ramsay Data Hub.
  
  

About You

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a deep and practical understanding of programming languages, advanced statistical techniques, and software tools for data analysis, data visualisation, and data science.

In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should possess exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively conveying complex concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of seniority and technical understanding in a clear and concise manner.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in business, statistics, computer science, actuarial studies, data science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in advanced analytics and/or data solutions, either in a consulting or operational role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, through a range of different mediums.
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience, with proven track record of building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong experience with data solutions, and data and model/ML lifecycles, DevOps / ML Ops practices and tools, gained through direct experience of building and deploying real-world solutions.
• Strong and direct experience of Agile / Scrum methodology and use of Atlassian suite, especially Confluence and Jira.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and holding accountability for technical standards and quality of outputs/products.
• Demonstrated experience in building team technical knowledge and capability.
• Demonstrated inquisitiveness – a desire to go deep into the heart of a problem, ask the right questions, and distil them into a clear set of hypotheses that can be tested.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and priorities.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and focus on end-outcomes.
  
  

Desirable Skills, Though Not Essential

• Experience working with healthcare data
• Experience working in or with a healthcare organisation.
• Post graduate degree in computer science, data science, statistics, business or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and productionising Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working on hyper-scaling platform (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) stack, particularly BigQuery and VertexAI and/or Databricks an advantage.
• Experience with platform-as-a-service software (e.g. Docker) and infrastructure-as-code software (e.g. Terraform).
  
  

What other benefits do we offer?

Professional Advancement: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18,000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

• Please note fixed-term employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
  
  

The Organisation

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘ People Caring for People’ since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

Requirements

• ANational Police check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.
  
  

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Applications close: Monday 23 rd September 2024

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