Head of Data Platform & Engineering

• Max Term Fulltime opportunity for 12 months (with view to permanency)
• NSW or VIC location Offering hybrid work arrangements
• Lead the build of a modern scalable Enterprise Data Platform supporting analytics BI and AI across the organisation

About the Role:

The Head of Data Platform & Engineering is a senior position responsible for spearheading the design development and implementation of Enterprise Data Platform in alignment with BaptistCares Data and Analytics (D&A) this role you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders including the D&A team technology teams Azure specialists and business representatives. Your primary focus will be to deliver and implement detailed designs uphold data engineering standards and develop comprehensive plans. Additionally you will produce business-aligned data assets mentor and guide fellow data engineers and ensure the quality and consistency of data solutions.

About the Team:

The Information and Digital function enables BaptistCare to achieve its mission by delivering reliable secure and scalable technology solutions that support care operations and innovation. Through enterprise architecture cyber and IT risk management digital service delivery data and analytics and applications management the function ensures BaptistCare is digitally enabled insight-driven and resilient.

About You:

• Significant experience in leading Data Engineering practice in a complex/multi-faceted organisation
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering Data or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of modern data engineering practices including data integration transformation automation and DevOps
• Proven track record of enforcing standards in data management and delivering broader data strategy
• Knowledge of data governance security and ethical data practices
• Experience supporting machine learning and AI platforms in a production environment is highly regarded
• Relevant industry certifications (cloud data engineering or platform architecture) are desirable but not essential

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience with Python and/or R
• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platforms
• Microsoft Azure data platform and SQL certifications
• Experience within healthcare aged care or human services environments.

If youre passionate about building modern data platforms leading great teams and enabling datadriven transformation that makes a real impact in the community - wed love to hear from you!

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC TAS SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care create a career youll love and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role please click Apply and attach your resume.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.

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Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.