Data Analytics Officer
Job Summary
- Shape datadriven decisions across a complex clinical and academic environment.
- Deliver trusted insights that support patient care student outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Base salary range: $104243 $115661 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 clinicalacademic 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 15000 patients annually while meeting stringent accreditation governance and reporting requirements across university healthcare and government frameworks.
About the opportunity
- Lead the development and delivery of integrated analytics dashboards and reporting across student clinical and operational systems to support informed decisionmaking.
- Provide highquality data and insights to meet service contract accreditation and regulatory reporting obligations within a healthcare and higher education environment.
- Collaborate with clinicians academics and professional staff to strengthen data governance improve operational performance and enable selfservice reporting.
About you
- A relevant tertiary qualification in data analytics health informatics computer science statistics or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering endtoend 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 fastpaced 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 drivers 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.
Position description: Data Analytics Officer
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Freda Smith at
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.
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.
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to 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 us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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