- An exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join the highly reputed Health and Clinical Analytics team at the School of Public Health
- Full time, fixed term opportunity until 31December 2027 based at Camperdown-with flexible work arrangement available
- Salary $131,108- $147,858 + highly competitive superannuation (17%)
- Join a cutting-edge team working together to create a better way for clinical research and health care
About the opportunity
The Health and Clinical Analytics (HCA) team designs and coordinates a broad and growing portfolio of practice-changing trials and other clinical studies. This dynamic and cross-disciplinary team takes pride in its reputation for delivering innovative research of the highest standard.
The team work to support a growing network of clinicians, researchers and community members with a shared motive to improve health through novel approaches to clinical research backed by cutting-edge analytics. Read more about the team here Health and Clinical Analytics
We are seeking a Software Engineer to work on a number of projects including the Learning Healthcare System. This project is a collaboration with the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network and other children’s hospitals designing and implementing a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure system to support a learning healthcare system. The infrastructure aims to transform eMR data into an analysable format, allowing researchers to safely and securely access data to perform analyses and report the results to clinicians in a timely manner.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- work under broad direction and actively contribute to the achievement of research work carried out by the work unit, working in close collaboration with the leadership team to ensure that the requirements of the research project are addressed appropriately
- work with the Software Development Manager and Director to develop IT plans for the research project(s), impacting the immediate outcomes of the research project
- resolve complex matters related to the research projects under management and draw on your extensive IT experience to provide sound advice and recommendations, exercise independent judgement and apply extensive professional know-how to achieve their work goals
- provide expert advice on software and data engineering principles and best practices, sound technical support, and expert advice on possible solutions that meet business needs
- ensure effective data solutions meet user requirements by understanding the business processes and its strategic challenges
- conduct detailed analysis of data profiling, source-target mappings, Ingestion development, tuning and optimization, testing, and implementation.
- develop and design the enterprise data models in line with the data modelling standards and guidelines
- develop automated testing processes to ensure quality is maintained and detect errors as early as possible
- assist in developing project plans, assigning the appropriate technical resources and provide estimates on costs, time, and scope
- be involved in projects that could enhance and optimise our new and existing business processes
About you
- have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field e.g Computer Science, Information Technology alternatively an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
- extensive experience in designing and building applications, and data pipelines including event driven sources, transformations, resilience, and API design
- extensive experience in designing, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructure (AWS), including security best practices
- extensive experience with data modelling, implementation, and management.
- extensive experience in developing code to perform the data operations including extraction, cleansing and transformation.
- extensive experience in SQL and Python is required, other skills will be considered.
- experience with developing secure web-based applications and data
- experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
- experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems
- a demonstratable ability to utilise AI models to enhance development productivity and quality
- desirable to have a broad understanding of applicable security and privacy standards and legislation as they relate to personal health data
- desirable to have a demonstrated proficiency in health and research data applications and their APIs, e.g. REDCap, WebPas, iCM iSoft.
- proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, working independently and within a team
- excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .
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Tuesday 28 July 2026 11:59 PM
