Principal Data Platform Lead (Health Manager Level 5)
Build digital solutions that support clinicians and patients across NSW – while enjoying hybrid flexibility, competitive pay, and real career growth.
- Permanent Full Time
- Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood, St Leonards or Charlestown
- Attractive salary, from $173,345 up to $193,906 + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Your work matters at eHealth NSW
As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.
Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW
Join the Team
As Principal Data Platform Lead in our Data Analytics Services team at eHealth NSW, you will own the operational management and ongoing enhancement of NSW Health’s Enterprise Data Lake (EDL) – the platform that powers clinical, operational and strategic analytics at scale for the entire health system.
Built on modern, cloud-based architecture and data technology, this is a hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll lead a high-performing Data Engineering team, set the architecture and technical roadmap, and embed best practice in data ingestion, transformation, integration and storage – all underpinned by strong governance, cyber security and performance.
In this role, you will:
- Own the platform – lead the architecture, technical roadmap and continuous improvement of NSW Health’s Enterprise Data Lake and its cloud-based data platforms
- Deliver end-to-end – drive the full data engineering and platform delivery lifecycle, ensuring loosely coupled systems that are simple, resilient and fit for purpose
- Lead and mentor – grow a team of Data Engineers building, maintaining and enhancing platform functionality and data products
- Assure quality – perform technical architecture, design and code reviews that lift engineering standards across the team
- Partner across the enterprise – engage Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Program Delivery and clinical stakeholders to enable the secure, scalable and strategic use of data
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About You
We are looking for a senior data platform leader who:
- Has extensive experience designing and delivering modern, cloud-based data platform architectures in large-scale, complex and federated environments
- Brings deep, advanced hands-on capability across cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Cloud-based Ecosystem like Snowflake – including advanced python development experience, governance, security and the implementation of enterprise-grade data solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Has a proven track record leading end-to-end data engineering and platform delivery, driving continuous improvement and technical innovation
- Can lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing engineering team within a high-volume, complex environment
- Has well-developed analytical and documentation skills – able to synthesise complex technical and business information, evaluate options and produce clear, high-quality recommendations to support decision-making
Why work at eHealth NSW
At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it. We provide:
Hear about how our team benefits from working at eHealth:
Learn More About Us
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How to apply
Submit your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience. While we accept AI use - we want your application to feel genuine and true to you.
For questions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor, Sam Matthews, on [email protected], or Hiring Manager, Kashif Magbool, on [email protected] and quote REQ670047.
Important information
- This recruitment may be used to establish a Talent Pool for similar roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
If you currently reside outside NSW, please indicate in your application whether you are willing to relocate if successful.
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