Wayville, SA
Full time permanent
Closing on: Jul *******
Data Lead
About the role
Resthaven is looking for an experienced data professional to take ownership of our enterprise data capability, built on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
You'll sit at the intersection of technical leadership and operational delivery: working hands-on with the platform while guiding a small team, shaping priorities, and driving data-driven decision-making across our organisation.
What you'll do
Design and maintain scalable Data Lakehouse architecture end-to-end
Oversee ETL/ELT pipelines from source SaaS systems into Databricks
Manage user access, backup, and security in partnership with the ICT Infrastructure and Applications teams
Deliver high-quality transformed data for BI reporting and dashboards
Establish data governance frameworks and data quality standards
Monitor and optimise the data environment for efficient use of resources
Set clear priorities and manage external vendors for technical capability uplift
Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement
What you'll bring
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale Data Lakehouse solutions using medallion architecture
Expert-level capability in Databricks or a comparable cloud data platform
Strong Python and SQL skills for data engineering and analytics
Hands-on experience with Azure,



Azure Purview, Git, and Azure DevOps
Solid understanding of Azure Active Directory (Entra), security group structures, and Microsoft M365
Solid stakeholder engagement across IT, business, and corporate teams
Sound communication skills and experience managing vendor relationships
Experience mentoring team members and building a culture of continuous improvement
Why Resthaven?
Established in ****, Resthaven is one of South Australia's leading aged care providers, supporting older Australians through residential care, retirement living and community services.
As a values-driven not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to creating positive experiences for our clients, residents and employees.
We offer:
Salary packaging and access to employee benefits
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Meaningful work with a respected South Australian organisation
If you're looking for an opportunity to build strong stakeholder relationships, influence data outcomes and make a genuine contribution to a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
For general enquiries, please contact ******.
Role-specific queries should be directed to ***********.

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