Reference Number: 53990: Cloud Platform Engineer

Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Cloud Platform Engineers to join the Cloud Infrastructure team within Digital Health at Northern Health. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Cloud Platform Engineer supports the implementation, automation and ongoing operation of Northern Health's cloud, AI and modern data platform environments. Reporting to the Manager, Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure, the role works closely with data analytics, data science, software development and ICT teams to deliver secure, reliable and scalable cloud platform services. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining Azure Landing Zone components, Infrastructure as Code, cloud networking, Microsoft Fabric,



Azure AI Foundry and CI/CD pipelines in line with established architecture, engineering standards and security requirements. Working under the guidance of the Manager, the Cloud Platform Engineer contributes to the continual improvement of cloud platforms that enable data, AI and digital health solutions. Operating within a highly regulated healthcare environment, the role ensures cloud platforms are secure, resilient and compliant with applicable privacy, cybersecurity and health information requirements.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science, software engineering, data platforms, or related discipline.
- Relevant cloud certifications are desirable, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, security, DevOps or equivalent platform engineering certifications.

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of advantages which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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📌 Cloud Platform Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne