Bioinformatician Engineer

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
• Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum + Superannuation
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ699103
• Location: St Leonards or Newcastle - Negotiable
• Applications Close: 28 October 2026 - 11:59pm
• Internal Employees only – this position is available to NSW Health Pathology employees only

About the Opportunity

Are you ready for your next career move?

We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician Engineer to provide operational support for the delivery of existing clinical genomics assays, and the development and implementation of new assays and sequencing technologies for the NSW Health Pathology Statewide Sequencing Service (SWSS).

You will play a key role in the design, development, implementation, validation, and management of the ongoing operation of production-grade bioinformatics pipelines and data services, working closely with SWSS laboratory teams, Applied Bioinformaticians, and NSWHP Genomics ICT/DevOps and operations

What you'll be doing

The Bioinformatics Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, validation, and management of the ongoing operation of production-grade bioinformatics pipelines and data services supporting the NSW Health Pathology Statewide Sequencing Service (SWSS).

The role ensures that genomic data generated at scale across SWSS sequencing platforms is processed, managed, and delivered to downstream laboratories in a consistent, secure, and standardised manner across NSW Health Pathology in accordance with policy and procedures.

Working in close collaboration with SWSS laboratory teams, Applied Bioinformaticians, and NSWHP Genomics ICT/DevOps, the position supports the delivery of existing clinical genomics assays, and the development and implementation of new assays and sequencing technologies.

The role also contributes to statewide bioinformatics strategy, platform standardisation, and the transition of genomics services to cloud-based environments.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

Postgraduate degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Genomics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, monitoring and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput sequencing data in a production or operational environment.

Proven ability to deliver robust, scalable, and reproducible bioinformatics solutions suitable for routine clinical or laboratory service use and drive effort towards achieving business outcomes.

Experience with cloud and/or HPC environments, workflow management systems, and modern software engineering practices (e.g. version control, testing, automation).

Demonstrated experience in validation, documentation, and compliance processes within regulated or accredited environments (e.g. NATA/NPAAC or equivalent).

Strong understanding of genomic data formats, standards, and data management, with experience implementing interoperable data workflows.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, provide expert advice in a production setting, and build relationship with operational teams, clients and vendors.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams including laboratory scientists, clinicians, and ICT/DevOps specialists in a team environment across varying geographical locations.

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
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• For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Pearce on [email protected]

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