Senior Data Science Analyst

You’re only human.   

It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.   

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.  

At Medibank, we’re on a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians. We’re looking for a Senior Data Science Analyst to join our team and help drive innovation in healthcare funding, customer experience and hospital insights through advanced analytics.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your data science expertise to real-world challenges—designing sustainable funding models, improving patient outcomes and delivering actionable insights that support Medibank’s customer and financial goals.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Science Analyst, you’ll lead the design and implementation of advanced analytics solutions across funding, customer, and hospital domains. You’ll develop predictive models, risk-adjusted frameworks, and strategic insights that inform care planning, resource allocation, and commercial strategy.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across clinical, funding, and policy teams to co-design data-driven solutions that align incentives, improve outcomes and enhance the customer journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex healthcare funding and value-based care challenges into data science opportunities
• Design and evaluate funding models (e.g., bundled payments, capitation, risk-adjusted) using advanced analytics and machine learning
• Build predictive and prescriptive models to support proactive care planning and early intervention
• Deliver end-to-end analytics—from data mining and modelling to strategy implementation and test-and-learn experiments
• Partner with business units to ensure adoption of insights and promote data-driven decision-making
• Research and apply emerging data science tools and techniques to deepen customer understanding and improve system-wide value
• Collaborate with Platform Hub and external partners to execute the data science roadmap

About You

You’re a strategic thinker and technical expert with a passion for solving complex problems through data. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in statistics, mathematics, data science, computer science or related discipline
• Significant demonstrated  experience in data science or advanced analytics roles
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Jupyter Notebooks; SAS is a plus
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Advanced modelling skills (e.g., regression, segmentation, machine learning, Bayesian methods)
• Experience working with large structured and unstructured datasets
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights
• Experience with healthcare data, funding models, or clinical analytics is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) or distributed training on cloud platforms is a bonu

Why Medibank?

At Medibank, we’re committed to creating better health outcomes for our customers and communities. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter.

Ready to make a difference through data?
Apply now and help us shape the future of healthcare.

Imagine working with us 

We understand that work means different things to everyone...  We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.    

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work. A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact. Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.  

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive.  Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind. To learn more about our benefits go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could. 

Inclusion and Accessibility  

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse applicants. 

For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@medibank.com.au. To learn about our commitments and employee experiences, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/