Senior Systems Developer / Data Engineer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2028 with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 – $150,222 p.a. plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667630
Closing Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our InforMH Team in System Information and Analytics at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Our team supports mental health and suicide related services in using data to improve care.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
You will be working with InforMH - A team responsible for data development, collection, analysis and reporting for NSW public mental health and suicide related services, and the analysis and reporting of data from the NSW Suicide Monitoring System (SuMS). In this position of Senior Systems Development Officer, you will work within a passionate team to directly support the NSW Health system and its services in using data to make informed decisions and to improve care.
What you’ll be doing
- Use technical skills to design, build and support Microsoft SQL Server databases and systems to meet business needs.
- Provide reporting expertise from a technical perspective and provide ad-hoc reporting or data extracts from selected data collections as required.
- Provide support for InforMH information resources, investigating and problem-solving issues, and effectively liaising with eHealth and vendors as required.
- Manage the administrative processes of a number of databases and systems used within InforMH.
- Support other technical staff in the building, management and maintenance of data environments and systems.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Demonstrated experience in developing reports using a variety of tools such as MS SQL and Power BI to meet business requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in analysing data with respect to data integrity, and demonstrated analytical, diagnostic and technical skills to support data quality and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience developing applications using contemporary software languages and tools.
- Experience in web development including ASP.NET, C#, Python (Django) and JavaScript would be an advantage.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated, equivalent, relevant industry experience.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (3 pages max.) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and responding to how you meet the ‘Selection Criteria’ (8 criteria) outlined in the position description (PD).
For role related queries or questions contact Charmaine Turton on
[email protected] and quote REQ667630.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on
[email protected]Closing Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 (11:59PM)
