Data Engineer (Health Manager Lvl 3) - Perm FT

Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and adaptable data professional with experience navigating complex systems architecture and delivering reliable, scalable, and efficient data pipelines and platforms aligned with organisational data strategies. You will have a strong understanding of modern data infrastructure, with the ability to deploy, support and continuously improve platforms that are robust, fault tolerant, cost effective and highly automated. Comfortable balancing both new and legacy technologies, you bring a solutions-focused mindset and can optimise integrations while maintaining operational excellence. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with platform and product owners, solution architects, engineers, project teams and subject matter experts to build cross-functional capability and drive data maturity across the District. Most importantly, you enjoy a dynamic workplace where no two days are the same, remain calm under pressure, are energised by tight deadlines and complex problem solving, and are motivated by delivering outcomes in a fast-evolving and ever-changing landscape.

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain consolidated, high performing data assets from large and disparate source systems.
• Extensive experience in the use of SQL programming, SSIS and other ETL tools.
• Expertise in managing structured and unstructured data, both on premise and within a cloud environment.
• An excellent eye for detail and proven ability to quickly understand and analyse complex systems, business processes and concepts.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with health systems including the electronic Medical Record, clinical applications, Health Information Exchange (HIE), eHealth Data Lake, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Oracle Financials and Stafflink.
• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. High degree of professionalism and the capability to build rapport, influence and negotiate successful outcomes.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P
• . Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• Temporary Positions
  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.