Senior Data Architect Health Data Intelligence

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: $122,850 per annum - $139,559 per annum + super and annual leave loading
Location: Gladesville with relocation to the State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic park in late 2024
Closing Date: 7 May 2024

ABOUT US

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Data Architect Health Data Intelligence is responsible for developing database solutions to store and retrieve NSW Ambulance Business Intelligence Information (BII), installing and configuring BII to ensure functionality, and analysing structural requirements for system upgrades and applications. The position is also required to undertake investigation, analysis and evaluation of current and future business needs to enhance overall data analytics and reporting. 

The position holder will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement and documentation of NSW Ambulance Health Data Intelligence Systems (HDIS), Data Models and associated ETL/SSIS processes. This responsibility extends to the development of Qlikview/ QlikSense or Power BI Applications; maintaining the Qlikview/QlikSense and Power BI Management Console and Publisher and to advise and adhere to best practice standards and techniques in order to maximise positive business outcomes and meet data governance standards.

Please review the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE (for eligible employees)

Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Additional Public Holiday
• Opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging
• Novated leasing, lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible fulltime employees
• Extensive staff support programs available to all staff and families – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities 

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:

• The Senior Data Architect is a unique and rewarding role which supports the high standard, one source of truth data model and provision of information to NSW Ambulance.  You understand the information systems, reporting processes and data governance considerations. Experience in Health and Health data and information systems is highly desirable.
• It is preferable that you have tertiary qualifications in information technology, information management and computer science or demonstrate professional experience in developing, implementing and maintaining data models by using ETL/SSIS process based on the business requirement to deliver an enhanced reporting and information system.
• High-level technical skills in designing data architecture and data model concepts in order to automate the data extraction, transformation and load process from multiple source systems.
• Ability to develop data visualisation principles to design high-quality dashboards in Qlikview/Qliksense and Power BI.
• Experience and skill in creating technical documentation of data models and relevant applications.
• Conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills for health system information.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the role for you, please attach a resume as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions - we look forward to hearing from you!

Question 1: Demonstrate using a practical example to describe a time when you were required to implement an IT solution (i.e. SSIS package or Front Application like Power BI or Qlik) for a variety of stakeholders with different technical abilities. 

A) How did you go about planning the implementation?

B) What was the outcome?

Question 2: Provide an example of a time when you tried to introduce change which other people did not necessarily want. What was the situation? What was the outcome?

To discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Dr Harry Lai, Senior Manager, Health Data Intelligence on:

E: Harry.Lai@health.nsw.gov.au 

P: 0413 658 859

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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