Data Engineer

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

At WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), we are dedicated to transforming and sustaining primary health care across Western Australia. As one of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia, we proudly manage three PHNs, guided by our 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan. Since our establishment in 2015, we've been committed to strengthening primary care through innovative partnerships and a 'one health system' approach, ensuring better access to services and improved health outcomes. The NPCAP (National Primary Care Applications and Platform) team operates at a national level within WAPHA, delivering application, platform, and data services to all 30 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) across Australia

Our NPCAP (National Primary Care Applications and Platform) team is focused on:

• Empowering Primary Health Networks (PHNs) with trusted data and digital platforms.
• Providing access to simple yet powerful analytics and reporting tools on a highly scalable national platform.
• Enabling collaboration while preserving PHN independence, ensuring national capabilities deliver local benefits.
• Delivering innovative data and analytics solutions that drive meaningful health outcomes across Australia.
• Shaping the future of primary healthcare through digital transformation, innovation, and collaboration.

As an organisation that thrives in a dynamic environment, we embrace change and seek team members who are adaptable and flexible in their approach.

We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA plus individuals, people from diverse cultures, and people living with disabilities.

Learn more about our values and what it's like to work with us by watching the above video, or at www.wapha.org.au/joinourteam/

About The Role

We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our NPCAP team within Digital & Data Portfolio. This role will support the development, improvement and implementation of data engineering processes, tools and products within the Primary Health Insights platform, including data ingestion and transformation pipelines, scripts, data models and datasets.

In this role, you will work with technical and non-technical users across PHNs, vendors and other stakeholders to identify requirements, develop fit-for-purpose data engineering solutions, troubleshoot issues, and support the ongoing improvement of data products and processes.

🔹Location: WAPHA Head Office, Level 2, 1 Hood Street, Subiaco (Hybrid Role)

🔹Employment Type: Full-time Maximum term contract for 12 months

🔹 Salary: Band 5 ($114k -$128k) Plus 12% Superannuation)

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable Data integration process, Data Transformation and cleaning logics, workflows and data models that support reporting, analytics and decision-making.
• Extract, Transform and integrate data from multiple sources to ensure high-quality, reliable datasets are available to users across the PHI platform.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs and develop practical data solutions.
• Develop, test and deploy data engineering solutions using modern tools and technologies, ensuring performance, accuracy and scalability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise data processes, resolving issues and continuously improving system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Primary Health Insights platform through innovation, process improvement and best-practice data engineering.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation and support to help users effectively utilise data products and tools.
• Work closely with PHNs, vendors and internal teams to deliver data-driven solutions that improve health insights and outcomes.

About You

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential Skills And Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or Data Analytics, preferably working with modern cloud-based data platforms and services
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience developing and managing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and data models.
• Proficiency in data engineering tools and programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, C#, DBT or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft data platforms and tools, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and/or Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

What We Offer

• Enjoy a hybrid work model, combining the flexibility of working from home with access to our state-of-the-art Subiaco office.
• We're dedicated to your growth, with a strong commitment to employee development and professional learning opportunities.
• Take advantage of generous salary packaging, with up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment, tax-free each year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for professional and confidential support when you need it.
• Additional paid parental leave to help balance work and family life.
• Enjoy a paid day off during our Christmas shutdown period.
• Benefit from our $200 annual health and wellbeing reimbursement.
• Unlock thousands of learning opportunities with full access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Study leave options available to support your academic pursuits.
• Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance.
• Access long service leave after 7 years if eligible, with a full 13 weeks available after 10 years of continuous service.

To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

Your application should include your CV. As part of our recruitment process, you will be invited to complete an online assessment. This assessment consists of interactive questions designed to give us further insight into your experience and approach. It will simulate scenarios that you may encounter in the role.

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 22 nd July 2026.

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.

If you have any queries, please email [email protected]. Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided – applications received by email will not be accepted.

Applicants must hold current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered. Compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations is mandatory.

Successful candidates will be required to provide relevant qualifications, along with documentation including a valid visa (if applicable), passport, and police check upon request.

About Us

WA Primary Health Alliance builds and strengthens primary health care in Western Australia, so people can access the services they need closer to home. As the operator of all three Primary Health Networks in Western Australia, we aim to ensure that the people most at risk of poor health have access to quality care. By working closely with GPs, health professionals, service providers, hospitals, government, and the community to strengthen primary care state-wide, we are delivering better health, together.

About The Team

Enables WAPHA through digital systems, data, and analytics, supporting secure, effective technology and information management across the organisation.

Teams Covered

• Digital Operations
• NPCAP
• Analytics & Insights
• Digital Planning & Architecture
• Data Governance & Information Management