Data Engineer
Join our Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at The Ministry of Health for an exciting opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport.
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About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Data Engineer plays a critical role in understanding and utilising current and emerging NSW health administrative data systems. The role will explore raw patient administrative data and transform it into structured, meaningful concepts and formats for reporting and analysis.
This permanent role involves developing data strategies, designing and coding data processes and pipelines and optimising and improving existing systems. The Data Engineer ensures best practices in data security, quality, integrity, privacy, documentation, and availability. Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and communication are essential as the role involves working closely with data custodians, managers, system owners and end users.
Crown Clerk 9/10, full time permanent role, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
The job will involve working in the Population Health System Analytics team in the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence. It will involve designing new data solutions and undertaking administrative work as part of the team.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Ability to design, code and build new and well documented information systems.
Technical proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Snowflake or SAS and enthusiasm to learn.Effectively translates and synthesises technical complexity for diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate with peers and work in teams
How to apply
1) At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
2) Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Question 1
Provide your view on data engineering and how this can help create insights and reporting systems?
Question 2
What is your approach to collaboration and how this works in an agile world?
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 Matthew Murray on matthew.murray@health.nsw.gov.au and quote
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on karen.kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: (11:59pm) Sunday 11 January, 2026
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.
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 position operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week required in the office and up to two days working remotely.
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: (11:59pm) Sunday 11 January, 2026
