Data Analyst

We have an opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our team during a period of growth. In this role you will assist the delivery of performance measurement, evaluation and statistical tasks to meet corporate and operational reporting requirements. 

About the role 

• Engage with various areas of the business to understand reporting and analytical requirements and identify data needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on process and data reviews.
• Determine appropriate data sources, highlight data gaps, check quality of data sets.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity, availability, and quality of operational data.
• Educate staff as required on the data architecture and purpose of various data systems.
• Aid in preparing and maintaining systems documentation, data models and data dictionaries.
• Generate standard and non-standard reports from various information systems.
• Monitor performance, report usage and data usage with a focus on continual improvement.
• Perform statistical analyses and investigations as required.
• Assist with querying and wrangling data for analysis.
• Aid in statistical modelling and analysis.
• Participate with design, build and delivery of reporting and informational dashboards.
• Communicate and report on data insights to business stakeholders and funding bodies.

About you

• Knowledge of data collection and data analytics practices and techniques. 
• Experience undertaking research, gathering information and undertaking detailed analysis from various systems and stakeholders to support decision making.
• Experience interpreting data and proposing appropriate options and solutions or escalating for resolution as required.
• Demonstrated organisation and prioritisation skills 
• Experience with data collection and data analysis software (eg Microsoft applications such as Excel, Access, PowerBI, PowerApps and SQL)
• A tertiary qualification in Computer/Data Science, Business Analytics or similar (desirable). 
• Experience in the health and/ or aviation sectors. 

Benefits

• Full-time role, permanent role.
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses.
• Novated Lease options .
• Mostly office based role with some flexibility to work from home when needed (must live in or have plans to live in Perth to be considered).
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Jandakot based office.
• Free parking.
• Purpose-led workplace culture of teamwork and collaboration.

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

In 2024, the RFDS is launching a new five-year strategy ‘Above and Beyond’, which will mark an important new chapter in the long Flying Doctor history. The strategy will include a focus on expanding remote health clinics in some of WA’s most vulnerable communities, expanding our profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing technology and addressing our environmental sustainability. 

Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button. 

At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand.  We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community.  We know that creating a culturally safe workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community.  We want all team members, no matter age, gender, nationality, ability, caring responsibilities, culture or religion, to feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of self in the best place to work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.