Principal BI Developer

Queensland Health; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health's Metro South Health is seeking a senior data engineer to lead design, development and optimisation of enterprise data platforms, reporting and cloud solutions across the health service. You will transform complex healthcare data into trusted insights while guiding BI developers and collaborating with clinical and executive stakeholders.

You will champion scalable data architectures, ETL pipelines and modern cloud technologies such as Azure, Databricks and AWS.

Qualifications

• Bring strong SQL, data engineering and ETL expertise across modern data environments.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and/or AWS.
• Enjoy designing scalable data solutions, pipelines and reporting that make complex information easier to understand and use.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of enterprise data engineering, reporting, integration and cloud data platforms across Metro South Health.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders to transform complex data into trusted intelligence.
• Guide BI developers, drive technical innovation and strengthen the Health Service's data capabilities.
• Mentor others, champion best practice and embrace new technologies and ways of working.

Skills

SQL

Data engineering

ETL

Azure

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

AWS

Data pipelines

Reporting

Mentoring

Job description

Lead the data that powers better healthcare

Bring your data engineering and BI expertise to Metro South Health, shaping secure, scalable data solutions that turn complex healthcare data into meaningful insights.

Your new role:

Lead the design, development and optimisation of enterprise data engineering, reporting, integration and cloud data platforms across Metro South Health. Working with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders, you'll transform complex data into trusted intelligence while guiding BI developers, driving technical innovation and strengthening the Health Service's data capabilities.

About you:

You're a passionate data and BI professional who loves solving complex problems, working with people and using technology to turn healthcare data into insights that make a real difference.

• Bring strong SQL, data engineering and ETL expertise across modern data environments.
• Have experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and/or AWS.
• Enjoy designing scalable data solutions, pipelines and reporting that make complex information easier to understand and use.
• Build trusted partnerships with clinical, operational and executive teams to understand their needs and deliver meaningful solutions.
• Share your knowledge by mentoring others, championing best practice and embracing new technologies and ways of working.

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What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About Digital Health and Informatics

Join Metro South Health's Digital Health and Informatics team and help shape the future of healthcare through technology, data and innovation. As one of Australia's largest digitalised health services, we connect patients, clinicians and technology across hospitals and community facilities to improve health outcomes.

Our diverse portfolio spans Business Intelligence and Analytics, Digital Architecture and Security, Digital Delivery, Clinical Consultation, ICT Operations, Innovation and Telehealth across Princess Alexandra, Logan, QEII, Redland and Beaudesert Hospitals and community services..

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.