Senior Data Scientist
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ553162
About the opportunity
Are you a data-driven problem solver with proven expertise in applying analytics to drive strategic and organisational priorities while uncovering opportunities for growth? Are you looking for an opportunity to leave your mark, and drive transformational change that will impact how you and your loved ones receive healthcare across NSW?
At NSW Health Pathology, we are currently undertaking our largest digital health transformation initiative to date. As part of our commitment to embrace the full potential of AI, we’re on the hunt for a capable data scientist who thrives at the intersection of technology and business.
Ideally be based in either Sydney or Newcastle, you’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic environment, and be part of a team of 15 data engineers, analysts, and data scientists who are applying cutting edge technology to build solutions that directly impact patient care and health outcomes across the state.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
The Senior Data Scientist will assume responsibility of key portfolios within NSW Health pathology, and be responsible for their transformation and upliftment using data-driven insights.
This includes:
- the development of analytical solutions and dashboards that provide key insights to support informed decision making in relation to strategic and operational priorities for NSW Health Pathology
- the adoption of NSWHP approved best practices and standards for the collection and curation of data sources, development and maintenance of analytical tools and the dissemination of analytical output
- the ethical use of data and analytical products and the growth of data and analytical literacy across the enterprise.
- Mentoring junior data scientists within the team.
The Senior Data Scientist will also collaborate with other teams within NSW Health Pathology by rapidly exploring and appraising new sources of pathology related data, developing and testing statistical and machine learning models, and by further developing prototype models into automated and scalable tools, dashboards and interactive reports for non-specialist end-users.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Demonstrated experience and a record of achievement in leading and managing data and analytics projects in a large and complex service industry organisation, including relevant qualifications or equivalent. This includes well developed skills with analytics related programming languages.
- Demonstrated experience and well-developed skills with business intelligence tools such as Excel, and Power BI including proven experience in end-to-end delivery of advanced analytics products beyond simple BI dashboards from problem statement identification and stakeholder consultation, to implemented solutions driving measurable value.
- Highly developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret highly complex enterprise wide information from numerous sources including Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Flow data systems, workforce and financial data systems. This includes the ability to exercise independent judgement and leadership in a dynamic environment, prepare and present high level/strategic analyses and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve strategic and operational business solutions.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation, written, verbal and presentation skills, leadership skills, a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and positively interact and influence to achieve best outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in developing, testing, deploying and maintaining enterprise wide analytics products, as well as managing the delivery of project outcomes on time and to the expected levels of quality.
- Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
- Demonstrated experience with the ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment, share knowledge and work co-operatively to achieve outcomes and extensive experience with stakeholder engagement across a broad spectrum, from frontline staff to senior level.
- Vendor management including scope of works development, contracting and contract management throughout vendor engagement to its conclusion.
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For role related queries or questions contact Suranga Kasturi on suranga.kasturi@health.nsw.gov.au
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If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
