Data Engineer

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Data Engineer for a temporary full‑time role at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW. The role is 35 hours per week with a remuneration of AUD 133,348 – AUD 146,945 plus superannuation. The position may be extended beyond June 2027 based on need.

The role focuses on building data pipelines, transforming health administrative data and ensuring data quality and security. You will work within the Evidence and Evaluation team of the NSW Ministry of Health, contributing to robust

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Snowflake or SAS and enthusiasm to learn.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and team focus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, coding and building efficient data pipelines from complex sources.
• Transforming raw patient administrative data into structured concepts for reporting and analysis.
• Writing high‑quality, maintainable code with documentation and standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 9/10
Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ705342
Closing Date: Thursday 12 November at 11:59pm 2026

Join the Evidence and Evaluation team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary 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.

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

Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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.

As a Data Engineer you will play 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 temporary role involves developing data strategies, designing and coding data processes and pipelines and optimising and improving existing systems. You will also ensure best practice in data security, quality, integrity, privacy, documentation, and availability.

What you will be doing

Designing, coding and building efficient data pipelines and products from complex data sources.

Translating administrative health data into meaningful concepts and applying metadata classification and standards to support consistent data management and interpretation.

Writing high-quality, maintainable code that adheres to specifications, standards, and best practices, accompanied by clear technical documentation.

About you

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

Technical proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Snowflake or SAS and enthusiasm to learn.

The ability to effectively translate and synthesise technically complex information for diverse audiences.

Ability to collaborate with peers and work in teams.

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 and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.

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.