Data Engineer (ID: REQ672839)
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full-time, Permanent & Exempt (Until August 2027)
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 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, Sunday 12 July 2026
We are looking for high performing Data Engineers to join the Data Engineering Team within the Cancer Services & Information Division of the Cancer Institute NSW.
There are two permanent full-time positions and one temporary full-time position (until August 2027) on offer to:
- Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW
- Be a main contributor to the Data Engineering program of work and ensure that the Institute has the data it requires to deliver its priorities in the NSW Cancer Plan
- Be part of a dynamic team of data engineers and specialists and work closely with analysts, epidemiologists, statisticians and data scientists to develop an efficient, automated flow of data and information fit for research purposes and reporting
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).
About the Opportunity
In this role you will work in a dynamic team which is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the data and pipeline architecture for the Cancer Institute NSW. You will be responsible for bringing together and handling data from a wide range of source databases and systems into a consolidated environment to drive the reporting and analytics functionality of the Institute.
You will be a keen team player that thrives in a collaborative and evolving landscape to support the delivery of high-quality cancer related data and information to diverse stakeholders.
You will be someone who wants to use their cutting-edge skills to help shape the innovation and use of technology in an emerging team wanting to expand their machine learning and artificial intelligence abilities.
Essential to the role will be your ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure datasets meet reporting and research initiatives and stakeholder needs.
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 pre-screening questions in your application
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in health information management, statistics, data science, informatics or a related discipline, and demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training.
- Strong working knowledge of analysis techniques and programming tools such as R, SQL, and Python with demonstrated experience using these tools in the delivery of data and analytical services including data ingestion, transformation, storage and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements including automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources.
- Experience in visualisation languages and tools such as R Shiny, PowerBI, Tableau, or similar programming applications.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and work collaboratively with key business stakeholders, including understanding and refining requirements and effective presentation and translation of results to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of health-related data collections and systems, the strengths and weaknesses of these datasets and a good understanding of the NSW and Australian Health Systems will be highly preferred.
Pre-Screening Questions
Please respond to the following pre-screening questions using specific examples from your own work experience. Responses should be concise and include relevant details about the systems, processes, or data involved. Applicants may be asked to elaborate on their responses during interview.
- Describe a data pipeline, data product, or analytical solution that you have developed or significantly contributed to. Please include the tools, programming languages and technologies used, your role in the work, and the outcome or value delivered.
- Describe a project where you worked with stakeholders to deliver or improve a data, reporting, or analytics solution. Please explain how you identified and addressed any data quality, process, or system issues, and the impact of the solution on the business or end users.
Need more information?
- 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
- Find out more about applying for this position
- 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.
- These are permanent and temporary positions and require 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, Maria Quilantang, 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.
