Data Linkage Delivery Manager, Data Linkage Services
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- REQ660267 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Role Title: Data Linkage Delivery Manager
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Contract end date 27 June 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ660267
Closing Date: (11:59pm) Monday 08 June 2026
Join our Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
CHeReL is dedicated to helping researchers, planners and policy makers access linked health data about people in NSW and the ACT. By linking multiple sources of data and hosting a secure high performing data linkage system the Centre enables a better understanding of health and wellbeing and facilitates high quality research and health policy decisions.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career at CHeReL and contribute to supporting research and government by transforming data into insights that improve services across NSW.
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’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
- Lead the day to day operations of a high performing data linkage team, delivering a dynamic work program aligned to priorities, timelines and quality standards, including stewardship of the Master Linkage Key.
- Drive impactful, high profile projects by applying advanced linkage methods, ensuring accurate, timely and well documented outputs while balancing ongoing service delivery.
- Optimise resources across concurrent initiatives, proactively managing risks, dependencies and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Champion best practice, privacy and continuous improvement while building team capability through coaching, innovation and a culture of excellence.
Health Manager Level 4 starting salary from $147,653 - $175,917 per Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead planning and delivery of data linkage services aligned to organisational priorities.
- Provide expert advice on feasibility, methods, data quality and interpretation, ensuring compliance with privacy, security and ethics.
- Manage resources, workloads, risks and timelines across multiple projects, maintaining service levels.
- Drive quality and capability through standardised processes, coaching, peer review and stakeholder engagement.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications: Have relevant tertiary qualifications with demonstrated Record linkage experience working with data across various industries such as health, education, and other government.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Show excellent written and oral communication skills, active listening, interpersonal and supervision abilities. Capable of effectively communicating with both technical and non- technical personnel within and outside our business unit.
- Ability to design and build record linkage systems: Proven ability in using modern data management systems and software tools, for example, Snowflake Cloud, SQL Server, high-volume data processing. Experience with probabilistic modelling is desirable.
- High-Level Analytical Thinking Skills: Have high-level conceptual, evaluation, and analytical thinking skills. Capable of defining problems, analysing requirements, understanding population health information, and finding, addressing, and managing data quality issues.
- Experience in Team Collaboration: Have experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on sensitive issues to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong Organizational Skills: Demonstrate strong organizational skills for managing competing issues and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll 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)
- A cover letter (1-2 pages)
- Provide a response to the following position requirements. We strongly encourage you to use the STAR approach (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide detailed and specific examples.
- Demonstrated experience in probabilistic modelling, design and build of record linkage systems: Proven ability in using modern data management systems and software tools, for example, Snowflake, SQL Server, high-volume data processing.
- High-Level Analytical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate high-level conceptual, evaluation, and analytical thinking skills. Capable of defining problems, analysing requirements, understanding population health information, and finding, addressing, and managing data quality issues.
- Experience in Team Collaboration: Have experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on sensitive issues to achieve desired outcomes.
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
For role related queries or questions contact Pooja Nair on pooja.nair@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ660267.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on karen.kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au.
For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the
Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government
Closing Date: Monday, 8 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Monday, 8 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
