Director, Data Governance, Management and Analyses

Director, Data Governance, Management and Analyses

Where you'll be working

The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) is a board-governed organisation that provides independent reports on the performance of the NSW public healthcare system. BHI's primary purpose is to provide timely, accurate and comparable information on the performance of the NSW public healthcare system in ways that enhance the system's accountability and inform efforts to improve healthcare. Our vision is that BHI is the trusted provider of healthcare performance information, that our information is used to inform decisions, and that this information supports continued improvement to patients' experiences and outcomes of care in NSW.

BHI shares the CORE values of NSW Health - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, and nurtures a culture of teamwork, innovation and excellence. As such we value diversity and inclusion and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. Our current team comprises people of diverse career and education backgrounds such as researchers, biostatisticians and data analysts, graphic designers, communication and data visualisation, as well as corporate governance specialists. Our people come from the NSW public and private sectors and other Australian and international organisations and systems. We value transferable experience and initiative as we grow and develop as an inclusive organisation.

BHI is located at 1 Reserve Road in St Leonard's with great transport links, and local cafes and restaurants. We offer flexible working and accrued days off, as well as encouraging professional development in areas of interest and skills development. We are a vibrant team of people invested in intelligent reporting and best practice leading to real impact for the health sector and promote supportive collegiate relationships.

What you'll be doing – Director, Data Governance, Management and Analyses

This Director provides organisation-wide leadership in relation to data governance, data management, data quality assurance and digital data transformation; and oversees a team of highly skilled analytic staff that produce information about healthcare performance that is objective, actionable, meaningful, timely and accurate. The Director contributes to BHI's vision to remain a trusted provider of information.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $166, $186,448.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Location: St Leonards

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ595363

How to apply

For your application to be considered please include:

• Responses by addressing the selection criteria below
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages highlighting your skills and experience as relevant to this role in relation to the selection criteria
• An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your current and past roles, your responsibilities, and key contributions to projects as well as achievements

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to and search Job Reference Number REQ595363 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria

• Extensive experience and record of achievement in governance and management of health data, including a strong grasp of current developments in the rapidly changing fields of statistical analysis, data management and governance, and applicable laws and ethical practices necessary to ensure the integrity of information and protection of privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and delivery of a transformational change program.
• Superior conceptual and analytical skills in the translation of data into information that is objective, actionable, meaningful, timely and accurate.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills to inspire and provide oversight of teams of highly skilled staff.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills including proven ability to interact with people from an array of different professional backgrounds to achieve optimal business outcomes.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Lilian Daly, A/Senior Director, Performance Measurement and Reporting on

Our Commitment to Diversity

NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.

Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-

Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-

Things to consider when submitting application:

To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to work in Australia, you may be offered employment in line with the conditions of your visa. And you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 11:59PM

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