Data Governance and Stakeholder Liaison Officer

Data Governance and Stakeholder Liaison Officer (ID: REQ653322)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time, Exempt (2 years)
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 26 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 in the Role Description
• A response to the Selection Criteria/Questions in your application

About the Opportunity
The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all data-related initiatives are aligned with data policies, practices and strategies. The role will focus on facilitating cross-organisation collaboration between data teams, ensuring strong connections between business units and data teams and upskilling staff in data literacy and data governance to ensure the effective delivery of the goals of the NSW Cancer Plan.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent experience in information management or data governance. 
• Substantial experience working in a data team (e.g. data governance, engineering, reporting, analytics, data science, epidemiology, biostatistics or research) in a health or social policy context. 
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management and implementation including management of multiple and concurrent complex projects with conflicting milestones and deadlines and leading multidisciplinary project teams. This includes the ability to motivate and influence staff collaborating on projects, particularly those who may not have direct reporting relationship. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying relevant legislation, codes and guidelines to data management and governance including the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, relevant privacy acts and guidelines and statutory frameworks.

Pre-Screening Questions
HM’s can also provide 2-3 targeted questions

• Please describe a time when you had to act as a liaison between technical data teams and non-technical stakeholders? How did you ensure both sides were aligned and able to collaborate effectively? How did you ensure stakeholder needs, concerns and priorities were understood and addressed? 
   

• Please outline your experience in leading a project team through a significant change related to data systems, tools, or governance processes. How did you manage resistance and ensure adoption? How did you assess readiness and what training/support did you provide? 

   

Need more information? 
1)    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
2)    Find out more about applying for this position 
3)    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, Nicole Hare on nicole.hare@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the 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.