Data Analyst

• UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

• Based at our Toowong office

About This Opportunity

The ATLAS Indigenous Primary Care Surveillance Network team are seeking a Data Analyst to contribute to the ongoing development, operation and reporting processes of the ATLAS data infrastructure. As the Data Analyst, you will develop and deploy an online data dashboard, delivering data visualisation to stakeholders and knowledge users.

In this role you will also independently develop and lead academic analyses of the ATLAS data, as well as contribute to the technical development of the ATLAS surveillance infrastructures expansion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and management of the interactive data dashboard for Health Services and stakeholders.

• Developing reports and dashboards based on available data from core systems and identifying opportunities for automation.

• Contributing to development of analytic outputs from the ATLAS data infrastructure.

• Contributing to the maintenance and improvement of the ATLAS data pipeline.

• Documenting code and contributing to data dictionaries, codebooks and other administrative documentation.

• Occasional travel interstate and intrastate may be required.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

About You

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you feel that you meet some, but not all of the below criteria, we encourage you to reach out for a confidential discussion about your skills and experience:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Information Management, or a relevant scientific discipline, with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training.

• Demonstrated experience in data analytics and visualisation using Python, SQL, R, and Django.

• Demonstrated experience and confidence in web development tools and frameworks, including (not limited to) Django, JavaScript, and Dockers.

• Demonstrated high level organisational ability and initiative including evidence of being effective in work planning, research and prioritising to meet deadlines, often with competing demands in a complex team environment.

• Demonstrated high level communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Parham Kebria, Senior Data Scientist, at p.kebria@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42780).