Data Analyst
Data Analyst (ID: REQ653332)
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Part Time, Exempt (Until June 2027)
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 (pro rata) per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, accrued days off (ADOs), 17.5% annual leave loading
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 19 April 2026
The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!
Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined below
- A response to the pre-screening question in your application
About the Opportunity
The Data Analyst produces datasets, analyses, charts and/or dashboards (reports) to support cancer research, and cancer-related health-system monitoring and performance reporting activities to inform decision making, and support achievement of NSW Cancer Plan objectives. They contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Institutes' data assets, reports and reporting systems.
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing, analysing, and summarising data and the production of charts, and tables.
- Strong skills and experience in R and SQL programming languages and ability and willingness to learn new technologies
- Ensures compliance with security and data governance best practices, consistently adhering to SOPs with great attention to details
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, computer science, data science, statistics, information management or other relevant discipline.
Pre-Screening Question
Please provide an example of a project that you led, where your analysis/ report were used to inform business decision making. Describe the key project phases and steps you undertook from project start to finish. In your answer include the following:
- A description of the project purpose and/or problem you were trying to solve.
- What steps did you take in this project
- What analysis did you do
- How did you validate your results
- The project outcomes
- Key learnings – what went well and what areas could be improved
Need more information?
- The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description
Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework - Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Zahra Shahabi Kargar on zahra.shahabikargar@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
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