Manager, Data Science and Insights
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4, Exempt Full Time (Until October 202 with potential for Ongoing/Permanent
Remuneration: $153,539.00 - $182,954.00 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: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 11:59PM
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 2.
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
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Your resume (maximum five pages)
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A covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria, as outlined in the Role Description
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A response to the Targeted Questions in your application
About the Opportunity
The Manager, Data Science and Insights drives innovation by leading the Institute's Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics capability, establishing strategic direction, governance, standards and workforce development to support cancer control priorities across NSW and the NSW Public Health System.
Essential Criteria
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience computer science, AI, machine learning or a related discipline.
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Extensive technical expertise in Data Science, AI, machine learning, statistical modelling and modern data platforms, with demonstrated ability to apply these capabilities to solve real-world problems in complex environments.
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Demonstrated experience leading complex Data Science, AI or Advanced Analytics initiatives from concept to implementation, including delivery of measurable organisational or business outcomes.
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Proven ability to influence, collaborate and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders with competing priorities, including where there is no direct reporting relationship or shared objectives.
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Demonstrated experience translating complex business challenges into practical analytical solutions and providing expert advice that informs strategic and operational decision-making.
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Demonstrated experience building organisational capability, establishing governance and promoting best practice in the responsible use of data, analytics and AI, including developing people, standards and sustainable ways of working.
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Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, consultation and presentation skills.
Pre-Screening Questions
Describe the most complex Data Science, AI or Advanced Analytics initiative you have personally led. What was the business problem, what specific role did you play, what were the key decisions you made, what challenges did you encounter, and what measurable outcomes were achieved?
Please clearly distinguish your personal contribution from that of the broader team.
Provide an example of a situation where you needed to influence stakeholders from multiple teams to support a Data Science, AI or analytics initiative despite competing priorities, differing objectives, or no direct reporting relationship. How did you approach the situation, what challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?
Include details of any resistance or disagreement you encountered and how it was managed.
The Manager, Data Science and Insights is responsible for developing capability, governance and best practice across a complex organisational environment. Describe a capability, governance framework, standard, community of practice, or way of working that you have successfully established or significantly improved. What problem were you trying to solve, how did you bring people on the journey, and what evidence demonstrated success?
Based on that experience, what would be your priorities for strengthening Data Science and AI capability at the Cancer Institute NSW?
Applicants should provide specific examples from their own experience. Responses should clearly describe the situation, their personal role, key decisions made, stakeholders involved, challenges encountered and outcomes achieved. Generic or theoretical responses may not be assessed favourably. Please note your answers might be used during the reference checks to gather more information from your referees.
Need more information?
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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
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Additional Information
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Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
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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.
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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, Dr Zahra Shahabi Kagar on
[email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an
Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact
[email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact
[email protected] 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
