ACT Health
Senior Data Scientist - Decision Support Unit
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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 43860) Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: Hybrid Section: Decision Support Unit Closing Date: 30th July 2026
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.
About the Role: What if your next data science challenge could improve healthcare for an entire community? The Decision Support Unit at Canberra Health Services is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the team.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the design, development, validation, and support of technical solutions for a range of data science challenges and research initiatives.
- Foster a culture of diversity, inclusiveness, and respect across the team and stakeholder groups.
- Drive continuous improvement in the development of health data and analytical products.
- Identify and implement innovative approaches to enhance data analysis and service delivery.
- Deliver meaningful outcomes for Canberra Health Services.
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The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who can:
- Mentor and guide a diverse team.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of service delivery.
- Be committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Bring a proactive approach to strengthening organizational capability and performance.
For more information regarding the position duties, click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
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Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high-quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Megan Crombie at (02) 5124 9333 or at Megan.Crombie@act.gov.au.
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