This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Fixed term Full time appointments. There are currently two (2) positions available (1 permanent and 1 fixed 18-month fixed term). The fixed term full time appointment has the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/12/2022.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Position Profile: We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals for the position of Senior Data Engineer. In this position, you will work across a range of existing Oracle and/or SQL Server based systems to support our business, as well as learn and use new technologies such as Snowflake and Airflow to help our team implement exciting new enterprise data warehouse and system solutions.
The role is responsible for building, maintaining, enhancing and automating data pipelines and structures across the entire data lifecycle, within complex systems and data warehouse environments. The person will be able to understand technical and business requirements and interpret these into working technical solutions to improve data lineage, transparency, availability and automation.
Experience in and/or understanding of interoperability, design and architecture and data quality concepts, including being able to actively contribute towards system design is a must. You will have the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders by estimating, planning and executing technical solutions as well as providing support to Data Engineers and Team Leaders, with aspiration to lead projects and teams.
The successful candidate is passionate about data and how existing and emerging technologies can be better used to support and improve existing systems as well as help implement new innovative data solutions. Previous experience working in SQL Server and/or Oracle based environments in a complex multi-disciplinary business environment is well regarded.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
For Further Job Related Information: For a confidential discussion, please contact Arek Szejna on 08 6373 1888 or at Arek.Szejna@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to submit the following documents and information:
- Written statement demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the primary responsibilities of the position addressing only essential selection criteria items 1, 2 and 4 as outlined in the JDF in no more than 2 pages. Remaining criteria may be assessed later in the recruitment process.
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining key achievements
- The name and contact details of two professional referees with one referee being your current line manager
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
