Data Engineer — Flexible Health Data Pipelines

Role Title: Data Engineer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ679078
Closing Date: Monday 14 September at 11:59pm

Join the People & Culture team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.

• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Data Engineer is located in Health Protection NSW (HPNSW), within the Epidemiology and Data Systems (EDS) Branch. The Data Engineer reports to the Manager, System Analytics and will develop and maintain complex data systems and pipelines to allow for the timely, accurate and secure acquisition and reporting of data. This role will be responsible for the optimisation of data storage and accessibility to meet internal and external reporting demands.

In addition, the role will be working with and assisting other teams within the branch with large scale projects to ensure successful delivery that meets the needs of the public health network, on time and within budget.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Design data models, develop database standards, implement, and manage data warehouses.

• Develop and coordinate the mapping and analysis of data assets to be utilised for design, delivery, and benefits system redesign programs.

• Manage the acquisition, management and provision of data pertaining to notifiable diseases including preparation of analysis ready data extracts, metadata, and other supporting documentation.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with key internal and external stakeholders relating to data assets and system redesign programs.

• Design data solutions to meet business, technical and user requirements. This includes building and modernising data pipelines to meet functional/non-functional business requirements and provide end to end data solutions.

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Data Science and/or relevant equivalent professional experience.Technical expertise and demonstrated experience in developing data pipelines and analytical services including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in managing projects within a project framework involving scoping, design, access management, maintenance, and post-implementation evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data solutions to meet business, technical and user requirements. This includes building data pipelines that meet functional/non-functional business requirements and provide end to end data solutions.

• High level interpersonal, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to build/maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and positively interact/influence to achieve best outcomes.

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages)

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Johnny Chen on [email protected] or Jacob Birdsall on [email protected] and quote REQ679078.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on [email protected]

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Closing Date: Monday 14 September at 11:59pm

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of 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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

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, or a New Zealand citizen, 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 2027, with possibility to extend.

• For more information on applying visit the our career portal

• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Monday 14 September at 11:59pm