Lead Data Intelligence, Tester & AI Specialist

NSW Health; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Annual leave loading

Job summary

NSW Health in St Leonards is seeking a Lead Data Intelligence, Tester and AI Specialist to drive data analytics, quality assurance, and intelligent automation initiatives. The role oversees enterprise solutions deployed in the State Operational Data Store (ODS) program and supports 40,000+ users across multiple health entities.

Hybrid working environment with a 38-hour week. Permanent, full-time appointment with a salary range of $153,559 to $182,954 plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable data intelligence, data analytics, and quality assurance solutions that meet stakeholder requirements through analysis, design, development, validation, testing, defect management, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Data Intelligence Developers, Data Analysts, and Quality Assurance Analysts, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, controls, and best practices across data analytics, data intelligence, quality assurance, automation, and emerging tech initiatives.

Job description

Lead Data Intelligence, Tester and AI Specialist
Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration:$153,559 - $182,954 plus Superannuation, and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ698462
Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday 22 November 2026

Join our System Performance Support Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting permanent employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

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.

Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

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 Lead Data Intelligence, Quality Assurance and AI Specialist is responsible for leading data analytics initiatives, data intelligence and quality assurance activities to ensure enterprise solutions delivered by NSW Health are ready for production deployment within the State Operational Data Store (ODS) Program at the Ministry of Health. This includes developing, evaluating and continuously improving reporting, dashboard and testing practices to support the successful delivery of complex enterprise applications and reporting solutions. These solutions process high volumes of real-time data from numerous source systems and support more than 40,000 users across Local Health Districts (LHDs), the Ministry of Health (MoH), NSW Ambulance, HealthShare, eHealth NSW, Health Pillars and interstate health jurisdictions.

Working within a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities, the Lead Data Intelligence, Quality Assurance and AI Specialist is responsible for leading activities from requirements analysis and solution development through to validation and production readiness. This includes reviewing business requirements and functional specifications, designing and executing test cases, developing SQL queries to support data productionisation, distribution, analysis and validation across large and complex datasets, developing and validating dashboard solutions, supporting data science initiatives, advancing test automation capabilities, and contributing to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of AI-enabled and intelligent automation initiatives, including emerging agentic solutions.

The role will also support and drive the transition from traditional data platforms to intelligent, proactive and automated solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and AI capabilities to deliver real-time insights, predictive intelligence and enhanced decision support across operational domains.

For more information, please read the Role Description.

What you will do

Deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable data intelligence, data analytics, and quality assurance solutions that meet stakeholder requirements through effective analysis, design, development, validation, testing, defect management, deployment, and ongoing support, ensuring data integrity, solution performance, and informed decision-making.

Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Data Intelligence Developers, Data Analysts, and Quality Assurance Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and successful delivery of project and operational outcomes.

Establish, maintain, and promote governance frameworks, standards, controls, and best practices across data analytics, data intelligence, quality assurance, automation, and emerging technology initiatives, ensuring compliance with organisational requirements while driving innovation, operational efficiency, data quality, and continuous improvement.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with the following knowledge and experience:

Experience (> 5 years) collecting, interpreting, analysing, validating, and reporting clinical, transport and/or corporate data to identify trends, issues, inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement, supporting operational, strategic, and decision-making outcomes.

Experience (> 5 years) in SQL development, data modelling, data integration, data quality management, reconciliation, and analytical solution development. Demonstrated experience producing and maintaining data intelligence artefacts, including solution design documentation, technical specifications, data models, data mappings, business rules, metadata, deployment artefacts, and other supporting documentation required for the delivery and governance of these solutions.

Experience (> 3 years) designing, developing, testing, validating, deploying, and supporting complex operational systems and/or end-to-end data intelligence solutions that process, integrate, and report on large volumes of clinical, transport and/or corporate data.

Experience (> 3 years) working within a large, complex organisation and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including Data Intelligence Developers, Data Analysts, Quality Assurance Analysts, Business Analysts, Testers, Architects, Clinicians, Managers, and Executives to deliver successful business outcomes.

Experience (>=1 year) leading or contributing to the development, implementation, governance, and adoption of automation, advanced analytics, intelligent data solutions, emerging technologies, and/or AI-enabled capabilities, with knowledge of governance, ethics, privacy, security, and risk management principles.

Your ability to work collaboratively, think critically, and maintain a strong focus on quality will ensure NSW Health’s enterprise solutions are production-ready and meet the highest standards.

For role related queries or questions contact David Sze on *********@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ698462

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on **********@health.nsw.gov.au.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the NSW 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

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment 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: 11.59pm Sunday 22 November 2026