Senior Data Engineer
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- Data Analytics
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- REQ526783 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850 - $139,559, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ526783
Closing Date: Sunday 17 November 2024 (11:59PM)
Where you'll be working
You will be working with a diverse and dynamic team within Health System Support Group (HSSG) based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW 2065. HSSG is a unit of the Public Health System Support Division of the Health Administration Corporation to provide services to support the public health system in implementing Government targets and programs.
For more information go to www.health.nsw.gov.au
About this role
InforMH is a team of the System Information and Analytics Branch (SIA), NSW Ministry of Health (MoH). InforMH supports NSW Health functions of planning and monitoring mental health services, and directly supports Local Health Districts / Specialty Health Networks (LHDs/SHNs) in using data to improve care. InforMH is responsible for data development, collection, analysis and reporting for NSW public mental health services, and the analysis and reporting of data from the NSW Suicide Monitoring System (SuMS).
InforMH has five streams:
- Clinical Measurement and Benchmarking
- Information Management and Policy
- Performance Analysis and Reporting
- Operations and Projects
- Suicide Monitoring and Reporting
The Senior Data Engineer is a position within the Information Management and Policy stream. This stream supports the mental health data collections, including provision of data specifications, and support for source system developers including the provision of technical support, analysis and implementation expertise in delivering those systems and reporting from them. It monitors data quality and ensures compliance with data standards and policy and provides data to the Commonwealth as part of the National Minimum Data Sets (NMDS). It provides a comprehensive infrastructure support function including database, automated reporting, and support for data visualisation platforms for InforMH.
The role is responsible for:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining databases and environments to support a range of Mental Health specific collections and reporting processes managed by InforMH.
- Developing automated reporting for existing, evolving, and new collections.
- Building and maintaining SQL databases for a range of data visualisation applications.
- Establishing and maintaining data visualisation platforms for InforMH.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimising existing processes.
Candidate Assessment
You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but is not limited to, psychometric assessment (e.g. personality and cognitive abilities assessments) and/or particular work tasks.
How to apply
Your application to be considered should include:
- Responses by addressing the selection criteria below.
- A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page expressing your interest and suitability for this role.
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
- Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ526783 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation, Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining and administrating SQL.
- Demonstrated experience in developing reports using a variety of tools such as MS SQL, Power BI to meet business requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in analysing data with respect to data integrity, and demonstrated analytical, diagnostic and technical skills to support data quality and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to display initiative, capacity to multitask, meet deadlines and prioritise work in a high volume work area.
- Demonstrated experience developing applications using contemporary software languages and tools.
- Experience in web development including ASP.NET, C# and Javascript would be an advantage.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated, equivalent, relevant industry experience
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Ridge on peter.ridge@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.
- This is a temporary role up to 30 June 2026.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- If you are current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health or NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager’s approval prior to expressing interest.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday 17 November 2024 (11:59PM)
