Senior Data Scientist – Data & Information
Strategic Reform Planning & Partnership Directorate

About the role
The Senior Data Scientist role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of the organisation's data architecture, ensuring high‑quality, secure and timely data is available to support strategic decision‑making across NSW Health.

The role provides oversight of reporting and analytics products within Strategic Reform Planning & Partnership Directorate (SRPP), ensuring outputs remain accurate, compliant and aligned with stakeholder and organisational requirements and leading major enhancements, while maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and best practice approaches in data engineering, analytics and forecasting. A key function of the role is the definition and interpretation of key performance indicators, including representation of the Local Health District at state level forums.

The role provides leadership to a high‑performing team of data architects and report developers, fostering a collaborative, innovative and accountable culture. It ensures strong governance, data integrity and compliance across all systems, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the organisation's evolving information and reporting needs.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Negotiable within Western NSW LHD

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 7 April 2026 – 11:59pm

Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

To apply for this role:

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• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please Joe Fuller at J***@***********.g**.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.