Health Data Engineer - Temporary, Flexible Work

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

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