Service Readiness Officer (Targeted position)

Health System Support Group – Sydney NSW

$147,653 - $175,917 a year

Full time, Casual/Temporary

7d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Service Readiness Officer (Targeted position)

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time (up to June 2028)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 02 August 2026

Help Shape the Future of Data Access for Aboriginal Communities

Join the Enterprise Data Governance Enablement team within the NSW Ministry of Health and play a key role in advancing Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Closing the Gap reforms.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how NSW Health shares and governs data, helping ensure Aboriginal Communities, organisations and leaders have access to meaningful information that supports informed local decision-making.

Working across NSW Health and with partners across government, you will help drive system-wide improvements that strengthen shared access to data and support Priority Reform 4 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

About us

- The Enterprise Data Governance Enablement team sits within the Office of the Secretary and is leading the transformation of how data is governed across NSW Health.
- We work with teams across the health system to ensure data is managed responsibly, shared appropriately and used to improve outcomes for communities across NSW.
- Our team values collaboration, respect, openness and empowerment. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can do meaningful work,



contribute new ideas and grow their careers.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access ourEmployee Perks Handbook.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged toapplyand consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants mustdemonstrateAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the role

This newly created role will help improve NSW Health's ability to share data and information in ways that support Aboriginal communities and organisations.

You will lead initiatives that assess current data sharing capability across NSW Health, identify opportunities for improvement and drive practical solutions across governance, policy and systems.

Working closely with stakeholders across NSW Health, executive leaders and government partners, including the Department of Customer Service, you will support delivery of Closing the Gap (CtG)



Priority Reform 4 (PR4) implementation actions.

For more information, please readthe full Role Description.

What you will be doing

You will lead work to assess current data sharing maturity across NSW Health. You will identify gaps, and implement practical solutions across governance, policy and systems that improve shared access to data.You will be responsible for the development of, and delivery on, a targeted workplan and monitoring progress and risks.

You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, across NSW Health, from those that are hands on with data to senior stakeholders. You will work closely with the team managing theShared Data Access Service, and active collaboration with the Closing the Gap Priority Reform 4 (PR4) Program teamwithin the NSW Department ofCustomer Service (DCS), will ensure your success in this role.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and values-driven individual who is passionate about improving access to data and information for Aboriginal Peoples, Communities and organisations.

You thrive in complex environments, can build trusted relationships and enjoy turning strategy into practical outcomes.

You will have:

- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment, with big impact.
- Experience in providing data services, data analytics or data governance
- Understanding of the principles of Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance

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📌 Service Readiness Officer (Targeted position) (New South Wales)
🏢 Health System Support Group
📍 New South Wales