Data Manager Master Linkage Key Unit
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- REQ590945 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590945
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
CHeReL is dedicated to helping researchers, planners and policy makers access linked health data about people in NSW and the ACT. By linking multiple sources of data and hosing a secure high performing data linkage system the Centre enables a better understanding of health and wellbeing and facilitates high quality research and health policy decisions.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Data Linkage Manager is to perform the linkage of health-related datasets and maintaining and managing databases of Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL); provides timely and efficient administration, analysis, and technical support services for the Information Technology Systems, databases and applications for the CHeReL.
Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $109,857 - $129,624 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you will do
- Link health-related datasets; including using Choicemaker software with matching models that have been previously developed.
- Test the accuracy of the model at different cut-off points for clerical review of uncertain matches to minimize false positive and false negative matches, at the same time keeping the number of clerical reviews at a manageable level.
- Participate in the development and testing of new linkage/data management, quality assurance methods and software to improve the quality and efficiency of the CHeReL’s record linkage services and infrastructure.
- Ensure that data are released in accordance with relevant ethical approvals, including amendments, and any additional conditions that may be imposed by data custodians.
- Implement privacy and security protocols and related measures to ensure that the collection, use and disclosure of data by the CHeReL comply with relevant legislation and ethical approvals.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in linking complex health datasets
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and demonstrated relevant professional experience.
- Experience in undertaking a data linkage, data analysis, or similar role with a strong understanding of relational database technologies and SQL coding.
- Proven ability using SQL to process, manipulate and analyze large and complex datasets in a performant manner. In-depth experience in development and use of stored procedures and scripting languages (PowerShell / R / Python) is preferred.
- Experience or knowledge or use of health or other complex related datasets in a data linkage context is preferred.
- Well-developed organizing, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and supervision skills, and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the TWO target question below in the application questionnaire.
Target Questions
- Please outline the procedure or process you would undertake to link people from two disparate datasets together?
- What can you do to improve the data linkage rate and quality?
For role related queries or questions contact Ada Li on Qionghua.Li@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ590945.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 (11:59PM)
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Wednesday 30 July 2025 (11:59PM)