Job Description

South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network – Heatherton VIC

n

Are you ready to start your next adventure in a role with real impact? We are currently on the hunt for an experienced Data Platform Engineering Lead to join our Data Evidence & Impact Services Directorate and help shape the future of SEMPHN's enterprise data capability.

n

Who We Are

n

At South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we're a not-for-profit working to create a healthier future. From GPs and hospitals to aged care and pharmacies - we connect the dots so people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

n

We support over 1.6 million people across our region, with a focus on aged care, mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, digital health, and workforce development.

n

What You'll Do

n

As the Data Platform Engineering Lead, you will provide technical leadership for SEMPHN's data engineering capability and lead the ongoing development, operation and continuous improvement of DataBRIDGE, our enterprise data platform.

n

You will:

n

n
- Lead the design, development and optimisation of enterprise data pipelines, data models and cloud-based data services using technologies including Azure, Databricks and dbt.
n
- Take technical ownership of DataBRIDGE, ensuring the platform remains secure, reliable, scalable and fit for purpose.
n
- Translate platform strategy and roadmap priorities into practical engineering solutions, delivery plans and production outcomes.
n
- Establish and maintain data engineering standards, architecture patterns, coding practices and quality controls.
n
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, platform optimisation, modern engineering practices and knowledge sharing.
n




- Implement monitoring, observability and alerting practices to support platform performance, reliability and resilience.
n
- Provide technical leadership, coaching and guidance to the Data Engineering team.
n
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Primary Health Insight, other PHNs and external partners to deliver trusted and reusable data products.
n
- Support strong data governance practices, including security, documentation, data quality and access controls.
n

n

About You

n

You are an experienced data engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable solutions and leading technical delivery.

n

You will bring:

n

n
- A bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data/information management, mathematics or a related discipline.
n
- Minimum 3 years' hands‐on experience in data engineering, with experience working with Azure and Databricks.
n
- Proven experience designing and maintaining data architectures, dimensional data models and data marts.
n
- Strong development experience with Python, PySpark, SQL and dbt for data transformation and pipeline development.
n
- Experience with Git workflows, pull request governance and CI/CD pipelines.
n
- Knowledge of data governance, cataloguing and access control practices, including Databricks Unity Catalog.
n




- Experience implementing data monitoring, observability and automated alerting solutions.
n
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code approaches such as Terraform, ARM or Bicep.
n
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a range of audiences.
n
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective relationships across technical teams and business stakeholders.
n
- Experience working within the health sector, population health or a similar data-driven environment will be highly regarded.
n

n

Why You'll Love It Here

n

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace with advantages including:

n

n
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
n
- Hybrid and versatile working arrangements.
n
- 10 weeks paid parental leave.
n
- Five additional paid carers leave days.
n
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
n
- Learning and development opportunities.
n
- Annual health and wellbeing initiatives.
n

n

SEMPHN operates in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve in response to community needs and changes across the health system. We're looking for people who are adaptable, collaborative and passionate about making a difference.

n

At SEMPHN, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

n

Applications close: Closing date – 17 August @ 5:00pm

n

SEMPHN is managing this recruitment directly and is not accepting recruitment agency submissions.

n

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact **@semphn.org.au.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Data Platform Engineering Lead (City of Kingston)
🏢 South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network
📍 City of Kingston