Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time 
Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10
Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ686102
Closing Date: Sunday 8 November 2026

Join the Pharmaceutical Services team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) operates within the Legal and Regulatory Services Branch of the NSW Ministry of Health.

Our purpose: Protect public health and safety through trusted, risk-based regulation that enables the safe, accessible use of medicines and poisons.

Our vision: A NSW where communities are protected through the safe and responsible management of medicines.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Deliver high-quality data analysis, reporting, and visualisations to support business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand problems, identify opportunities, and deliver practical data solutions.
• Improve data quality, governance, and reporting processes.
• Evaluate and integrate new data sources to generate valuable insights.
• Support projects through analysis, monitoring, risk identification, and recommendations.
• Share technical expertise and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health.

You're a skilled data and analytics professional who can turn complex data into clear insights that support good decision-making. You thrive in a dynamic environment and can manage competing priorities to deliver high-quality analysis and reporting.

You have strong experience analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, measure performance, and provide evidence-based recommendations to inform policy, program, regulatory, or operational decisions. You apply sound analytical thinking and use data to answer business questions, solve problems and support continuous improvement.|

You are highly skilled in Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools, with strong SQL skills for extracting, transforming, validating, and analysing data. Experience with Python, R, or other analytical tools will be highly regarded. You understand data quality and reporting best practice and work confidently with large and complex datasets from different sources.

You build effective relationships with stakeholders and take the time to understand their business needs, translating them into practical reporting and analytics solutions. You can explain complex information clearly to a range of audiences, from operational teams through to senior leaders.

You enjoy working in a small, collaborative team where flexibility, initiative, and teamwork are essential. You take ownership of your work, share your knowledge with others, and contribute to a positive team culture.

How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Describe your experience working with databases, data modelling and analytical tools to deliver high-quality, reliable, and standardised information to support planning, decision-making, and reporting.
2. Describe a time when you improved a reporting, analytics, or data management process. What changes did you make, and what benefits were achieved?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact [email protected] and quote REQ686102.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Closing Date: Sunday 8 November 2026

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information
1.    This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2.    For more information on applying visit the our career portal
3.    Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

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