Data Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.
Data Analyst
Full time | Fixed term, 12 months | Parental leave coverCommencing from November 2026Based at Thomas Embling Hospital, FairfieldRate: $117,208 (HS6) plus Super and salary packaging
About the role
Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services, delivering recovery-focused services across inpatient, secure and community settings.
We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Data Analytics team for a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover, commencing November 2026.
This is an opportunity to apply your technical and analytical expertise in a complex and meaningful environment. You’ll extract, analyse and interpret data from multiple sources, developing high-quality dashboards, reports and analytics products that support operational planning, performance monitoring, governance and organisational decision-making.
Working closely with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, you’ll translate complex information into clear, meaningful insights and help identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
What you’ll be doing
Perform data extraction, modelling, statistical analysis and interpretation to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Develop and deliver Power BI dashboard reports that communicate analytical finding clearly and effectively to a rang of stakeholders for different purposes and audiences.
Maintain and enhance Microsoft Fabric workspaces and Power BI reports, including managing existing notebooks, onboarding new datasets, and resolving issues with report measures and calculations.
Technical expertise or experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Query and/or SQL Server Databases
Apply advanced analytical techniques to complex organisational and service challenges.
Use data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities and help tell the story behind the numbers.
Provide expert advice to managers and employees on data, reporting and relevant governance requirements.
Collaborate across clinical, operational and corporate teams to strengthen the use of data and analytics across Forensicare.
About you
You’ll bring strong analytical capability together with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
You will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification in health science, health informatics, digital health, information technology, data science or equivalent.
Technical expertise or experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Power Query and/or SQL Server databases.
Intermediate to advanced capability in programming and analytics tools such as Python and DAX.
Strong data analysis and statistical skills, with the ability to develop well-reasoned and defensible conclusions.
The ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and turn complex data into practical insights.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Strong organisation skills and the flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
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Please note, applications will be assessed as received and advertising may close earlier than indicated.
Why Forensicare?
At Forensicare, your work contributes to a specialist mental health service operating at the intersection of health and the justice system. This role provides the opportunity to work with complex datasets and modern analytics tools while producing insights that contribute directly to service delivery, organisational performance and Executive decision-making.
Eligibility
Influenza and Immunisation EvidenceThis position is subject to a Police Check
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.