Data Engineer

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full time ongoing (80 hrs/fn)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 5
• Alfred Hospital/Home based

The Department

Data and Analytical Services (DAS) provide specialised data management, analysis and reporting services to Alfred Health in addition to providing application support for key corporate applications in the finance team.

The Role

This represents an exciting opportunity for a skilled data engineer to contribute by designing, building, and maintaining reliable data pipelines that enable analytics, research, and operational reporting across Alfred Health. This role ensures data flows efficiently and accurately from source systems into the organisation's data warehouse and cloud platforms, supporting both real-time and batch processing requirements.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the position delivers fit-for-purpose data models that serve clinical registries, researchers, business intelligence teams, and emerging AI/ML initiatives. The role balances hands-on technical delivery with a commitment to data quality, security, and continuous improvement.

Skills 

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in writing SQL and query optimisation
• Functional understanding in database administration
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling (e.g. Kimball methodology), and ETL/ELT patterns
• Working knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Analysis Services (SSAS)
• Experience with cloud data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (Databricks)
• Familiarity with modern data transformation tools such as DBT
• Programming experience in Python and/or R for data processing and automation
• Understanding of version control (Git) and CI/CD principles for data pipelines
• Awareness of data quality frameworks, observability, and pipeline testing practices

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Customer-focused approach with commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

A chance to further your career as part of a dynamic team.

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Child-care services
• Generous leave entitlements

All enquiries to Neha Patel at [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm, Friday 27th February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.