Data Analyst

Cancer Institute NSW

Data Analyst - Cancer Screening and Prevention

Cancer Institute NSW
The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia's first state-wide cancer agency and we are focused on improving outcomes in cancer diagnosis, treatment, care and ultimately, survival.

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake complex and large-scale data analytics and contribute to cancer control in NSW, within the Screening and Prevention Division.

Permanent full-time role

Health Manager Level 2 Salary Range $ 84,532 - $100,262

The Role

The Data Analyst is responsible for the maintenance, management and analysis of BreastScreen NSW data, to support performance monitoring, reporting and new research into cancer screening and prevention. This will include undertaking investigative analysis and modelling, implementing data quality review and cleansing processes, as well as carrying out routine reporting and data requests.

Skills and Experience

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a quantitative discipline, such as statistics/ biostatistics, mathematics, actuarial studies or engineering, or other related discipline, OR demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data analysis tools, including scripting in SAS and SQL.

Experience in data analysis and data validation.

Well developed organising, analytical thinking and problem solving, skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently with minimal supervision.

Commitment to comply with relevant confidentiality and privacy guidelines.

Interested?
Interested candidates should access the application form and a comprehensive position description from www.cancerinstitute.org.au

(for Nucleus) Division Reports to Grade Other

Division of Screening and Prevention

Reports to: Team Leader, Data Monitoring and Reporting

Health Service Manager Level 2

For further information please contact Fran Cracknell on 02 8374 3526.

Applications close 9.00am Monday 19th May 2014