Senior Analytics Engineer (Health Manager Level 4)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,904,000 - 159,537,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Annual Leave Loading

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Meal Entertainment allowance

Education courses & coaching

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking an experienced Senior Analytics Engineer to lead the design, build, and optimisation of the new cloud data platform. You will manage pipelines, data models, and reporting components, migrating from legacy SQL to the cloud to deliver trusted insights for clinical and operational needs.

The role requires hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt Core, strong SQL/Python skills, and a track record of delivering large-scale data infrastructures in high-volume

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven, hands-on experience designing, building, and delivering large-scale, production-grade cloud data platforms end-to-end, including experience with Snowflake and dbt Core (or an equivalent modern cloud data stack).
• Strong SQL and Python engineering skills applied to pipeline development, platform automation, and operational tooling - such as monitoring, failover, and data movement - in complex, high-volume environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. Snowflake, dbt, or equivalent cloud platform certifications) would be an advantage.

Skills

SQL

Python

Snowflake

dbt Core

Cloud data

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Data Science/CS/IT

Tools

dbt Core

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to 2 years

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $2,942.95 - $3,506.30 per week + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: Stanmore

Requisition ID: REQ692335

Are you an experienced Analytics Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and delivering meaningful outcomes? Join the Performance Unit at one of Australia’s leading public health organisations and use your expertise to make a real impact.

About The Role

The Senior Analytics Engineer is the technical lead responsible for the design, build, and optimisation of the organisation's new cloud data platform — pipelines, data models, and reporting layer components — built from the ground up, retrieving relevant business logic from the legacy SQL environment and archiving selected legacy databases to the cloud where required, to deliver trusted, actionable insight that meets the organisation's clinical and operational needs.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• Proven, hands-on experience designing, building, and delivering large-scale, production-grade cloud data platforms end-to-end, including experience with Snowflake and dbt Core (or an equivalent modern cloud data stack).


• Strong SQL and Python engineering skills applied to pipeline development, platform automation, and operational tooling - such as monitoring, failover, and data movement - in complex, high-volume environments.


• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. Snowflake, dbt, or equivalent cloud platform certifications) would be an advantage.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off.


• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!


• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.


• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.


• Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.


• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.


• Annual influenza vaccination on us!


• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

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.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

For enquiries, please contact Lorraine Ho on 0427 355 294.

Bring your analytics expertise to a role where your work can make a real difference to healthcare and the community.

Applications Close: 01 October 2026