Head of Data & Analytics

Job Description:

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

Drive impactful healthcare innovation through data. As the Head of Data & Analytics and reporting directly to the National Director Healthcare Platforms, you will lead the strategic development and application of data and analytics to achieve our Strategy 2030 goals and enhance patient care. You will lead the development and implementation of the Data and Analytics vision and roadmap, oversee the Data & Analytics technology stack, and champion a strong data governance framework.

This is a Permanent Full Time position based in any of our Group Head Offices in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and execute a cutting-edge Data & Analytics roadmap, leveraging AI, RPA, IoT, and emerging technologies to transform patient care and operational efficiency.
• Partner with clinicians, executives, and technology leaders to unlock the power of data across public hospitals, private hospitals, aged care, and virtual care.
• Champion advanced analytics and AI strategies that empower decision-making, enhance outcomes, and deliver measurable value across St Vincent’s.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to build internal Data & Analytics capabilities across St Vincent’s

Things that work for us:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in a leadership role within the Data & Analytics field, ideally in healthcare.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful D&A strategies with a focus on healthcare applications including Tier 1 EMRs.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data security best practices, and compliance regulations in healthcare.
• Experience building and managing high-performing data science and analytics teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation in healthcare.   
• Proven experience working with agile and product management methodologies.   
• A positive, flexible and collaborative working attitude, with experience working with cross-functional teams, promoting a safe and collaborative environment, and a focus on continuous growth and improvement.   
• Tertiary degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field and Certified Health Informatician Australasia (desirable).

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of St Vincent’s Health Australia Because you’re like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients, and better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

Reconciliation Action Plan As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Interested? Apply today and please note - we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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