Data Analytics Lead — Healthcare & Education (Western …, Western Australia

Key Responsibilities
- Shape data‑driven decisions across a complex clinical and academic environment.
- Deliver trusted insights that support patient care, student outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the development and delivery of integrated analytics, dashboards and reporting across student, clinical and operational systems to support informed decision‑making.
- Provide high‑quality data and insights to meet service contract, accreditation and regulatory reporting obligations within a healthcare and higher education environment.
- Collaborate with clinicians, academics and qualified staff to strengthen data governance, improve operational performance and enable self‑service reporting. Job Details Full‑time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months. Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the Area The Dental School and the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) operate within a unique clinical–academic setting, supporting dental education, research, and the delivery of specialist and general oral healthcare to the Western Australian community. Together, they provide care to more than 15,000 patients annually while meeting stringent accreditation, governance and reporting requirements across university, healthcare and government frameworks. About You
- A relevant tertiary qualification in data analytics, health informatics, computer science, statistics, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering end‑to‑end data analysis, integration and reporting solutions in a complex organisation, ideally within healthcare or tertiary education.
- Strong technical capability using SQL, relational databases, ETL processes and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or SSRS (experience with Python or R is advantageous).
- Ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for clinical, executive and operational stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Note Employment checks will include information on gender‑based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence may be required by the successful applicant. Some after‑hours work may be required on occasion for reporting deadlines. The applicant may require access to clinical and student systems. How to Apply Please apply online via the “Apply Now” button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. For questions, contact Freda Smith at Closing Date Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 17th June 2026. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. Inclusion and Diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsa8y