Junior Data Scientist

About the opportunity

Are you a data-driven problem solver with proven expertise in applying analytics to drive strategic and organisational priorities while uncovering opportunities for growth? Are you looking for an opportunity to leave your mark, and drive transformational change that will impact how you and your loved ones receive healthcare across NSW?

At NSW Health Pathology, we are currently undertaking our largest digital health transformation initiative to date. As part of our commitment to embrace the full potential of AI, we're on the hunt for a capable Junior Data Scientist who thrives at the intersection of technology and business. We value candidates with strong critical and scientific thinking and a healthy dose of creative problem solving. Prior experience in the healthcare domain is an added plus.

We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

To assist in the development and maintenance of NSW Health Pathology's Statewide Business Intelligence (BI) platform and the timely delivery of insights to its corporate portfolios and operational areas.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Tertiary qualifications from a relevant discipline such as IT, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Science, or professional experience in business intelligence or data science.
2. Experience in manipulating and transforming data through use of the following tools / languages (or similar): Python, R, SSIS, Spark Pipelines or Azure Data Factory.
3. Experience in modelling and aggregating datasets through use of one or more of the following tools / languages: Power BI, SQL, Python, R, Jupyter Notebooks, SSAS / tabular models.
4. Demonstrated awareness of cloud data and analytics platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
5. Experience in, or exposure to, data visualisation techniques, including the use of Microsoft Power BI or similar software.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem solving skills.
7. Ability to effectively document processes, procedures and/or code in a collaborative environment including source control, writing briefs and technical documentation for collaborators including management staff.

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Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.