Data and Research Governance Team Leader

Data and Research Governance Team Leader (ID: REQ653270)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 – Full Time, Exempt (2 years)
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 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, Friday 17th 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 Data and Research Governance Team Leader is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the Institute's Data and Research Governance Frameworks to facilitate effective cancer related research and timely access to data to provide insights for cancer control in line with state and federal regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in information management or data governance. 
• Substantial experience in leading and managing in a research and/or data governance team in a health context. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying relevant legislation, standards, codes and guidelines to data and research governance including the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, relevant privacy acts and guidelines and statutory frameworks. 
• Experience in management or coordination of large data linkage projects including management of ethics applications, and/or governance processes.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Provide an example of when you have had to solve a challenging data or research governance problem in a health context. Outline the options you considered in resolving the problem, how you decided on the final approach and what the outcome was including any lessons learnt. 
    
2. Tell us your experience in managing data and research governance for an organisation. In your response, include examples of where you have led changes in process and procedures and the strategies you have used to communicate these changes to multiple internal and external stakeholders.
    

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.