SA Health
Job reference: 928974
Location: 5031 - MILE END SOUTH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Department for Health and Wellbeing - Clinical System Support & Improvement - State Health Coordination Centre
• Salary: $121,107 to $125,679 - ASO8 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The Data Scientist is accountable to the Clinical Information Director SAVCS & SHCC and works as part of the Digital Team responsible for the support, maintenance, development and continuous improvement of the State Health Coordination Centre (SHCC) data and analytics products. The role is responsible for:

• Enabling end-user access to timely and quality information for operational, clinical, financial, tactical, management and strategic purposes;
• Leading the development, delivery and evaluation of complex data governance and management projects, functions and services;
• Develop, refine and operationalise advanced analytical and predictive models to support clinical and operational decision-making.
• Provide insights, advice, training and education to key stakeholders; and
• Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports and junior staff.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref:  928974

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Ashley Leahy
Clinical Information Director, SAVCS & SHCC
Phone: 0421 215 ***
E-mail: ************@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 20 February 2026 - 11:55PM

Attachments

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.