Developer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2026 and June 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ607136
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close: 20 October 2025 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
At NSW Health Pathology, we are creating better health and justice systems.
We are looking for two temporary Software Developers to manage backend-systems integration and interoperability within the Fusion Program. In this role, you'll work across software development, cloud infrastructure, and data management, playing a crucial part in building scalable, high-performing applications. You'll work within a DevSecOps environment, leveraging automation and best practices to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable solutions. With a strong emphasis on behaviour-driven development, test automation, and continuous integration, you'll help shape the future of healthcare technology by delivering cutting-edge digital tools that enhance diagnostics and reporting.
We are currently undertaking our largest digital health transformation initiative to date, which will improve the way we provide patient care, as well as how we provide forensic and analytical science services to help solve crimes.Your expertise in software development, cloud platforms, and data analytics will be key in driving business intelligence and operational excellence. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, professional growth, and real-world impact in the healthcare sector.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for a diverse range of functions in support of the delivery of NSW Health Pathology solutions including:
- Provide software development and support activities associated with digital solutions
- Configuration and operation of cloud and managed infrastructure, platforms and software
- Development and maintenance of data management and analytical solutions to manage reporting, dashboarding and diagnostics.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role, along with a commitment and passion to ongoing professional development.
Practical experience with cloud solutions, API based integration and system communications.
High level development skills including data visualisation skills, TypeScript, NodeJS and Java software development along with demonstratable experience utilising relevant testing frameworks applicable for each technology.
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis, mapping and migration.
- Customer focused approach displaying high level communication, liaison and negotiation skills, along with proven ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, to achieve best outcome for the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in the delivery of results and quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Ability to be flexible and participate in on call roster as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tyler Haigh on Tyler.Haigh@health.nsw.gov.au
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
