The Team:

Ambulance Tasmania (AT) plays a vital role within the Tasmanian health system, providing statewide emergency ambulance services, aeromedical retrieval, and non‑emergency patient transport. AT operates within the broader Department of Health, working in close partnership with hospitals, community health, mental health, emergency management, and state and national agencies to deliver a safe, high-performing and responsive service to the Tasmanian community.

The team works in a dynamic, high‑profile environment where timely, accurate analysis and strong system knowledge directly support the effective delivery of ambulance services to all Tasmanians.

The Role:

• Coordinate the collection and use of data for the purposes of organisational, departmental, State-wide and national reporting.
• Develop and evaluate high quality activity and performance reports and business intelligence solutions to meet organisational and business unit requirements, with a focus on service planning, analysis, development and improvement.
• Provide high-level support to the Senior Data Analyst and key stakeholders, both internal and external to Ambulance Tasmania.

You will need:

• Demonstrated experience working within data analysis environments, employing research methodologies, analytical tools and data collection procedures for monitoring and measuring the impact of emerging trends, policies, and program initiatives in a complex organisation.
• Sound knowledge and experience of the use of database and spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft SQL and Excel, as well as a business intelligence software such as Qlikview or PowerBI.
• High-level interpersonal and oral communications skills, with the capacity to communicate simply and clearly on aspects of data analysis, reporting and statistics, including a focus on meeting client needs.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 29 June 2027.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $ 107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Data analysis experience, particularly in a service delivery environment
• Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant field
• Experience using some or all of the following software/tools and languages:
   - Microsoft Excel and Access
   - Microsoft SQL, Oracle
   - Qlikview, PowerBI
• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Data Analyst - Out-of-Hospital Care Band 6.docx

Application Guide:  

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Sam O'Byrne 
Manager, Office of the Chief Executive 
OTCE@ambulance.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.