CRVCID No.
715723
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments
with the possibility of extension(s) and /or permanency.
We currently have one 3
month fixed term appointment available with the strong possibility
of extension(s) and/or permanency, and one 12 month fixed term
appointment available with 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.
Position
Profile: The Information and System Performance
Directorate (ISPD) in the Department of Health is seeking an
experienced person for role of Data Engineer – Data Linkage within
the Data Linkage team of the Data and Information Systems business
unit. As a Data Engineer in the Data Linkage team you
will:
- Work
directly with population-wide data in the day-to-day operations
of the WA Data Linkage System (WADLS), including processing
and linking large, complex datasets.
- Contribute to the
continuous improvement cycle of WADLS and growing the number of
datasets available to researchers through the Department of
Health’s established data linkage infrastructure.
-
Support
the development of state and national linkage initiatives
such as:
- PeopleWA - a
collection of de-identified WA public sector datasets
operationally managed by Department of the Premier and
Cabinet’s Office of Digital Government, and
- The Australian
National Data Integration Infrastructure (ANDII) and
National Disability Data Asset (NDA) - a proposed
integrated data resource comprising linked data from
all Australian governments, including Commonwealth
data.
This position would suit
someone who:
- Has a
proven track record of effectively managing, organising,
preparing, and/or analysing data
- Has a
genuine interest in data linkage methodologies and a desire to
develop expertise in this area
- Recognizes and champions
the critical role of high-quality data in driving robust and
reliable research outcomes.
- Thrives
on building and nurturing stakeholder relationships
- Communicates effectively
and can collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, clients and
partners
- Enjoys a
balance of team-based and autonomous work.
Prior experience in
Data Linkage is not required. Interested
applicants are encouraged to contact Daniel Li
(contact information below) if you are unsure if this position is
suitable for you.
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):
- 12%
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
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
(available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Further Job-Related
Information: For a confidential discussion, please contact
Daniel Li on 08 6373 1939 or at Daniel.Li@health.wa.gov.au
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online
(www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
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 selection criteria number 1, 2 and 5 as
outlined in the JDF in no more than 2-3
pages.
- Current
Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining key
achievements
- The name
and contact details of two professional referees with one
referee preferably being your current line manager
APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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
30/06/2026.
Closing
Date: 4:00pm, Monday 16th
February 2026
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
