"Senior Data & Integration Specialist"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Annual base salary from $122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full time, Fixed Term Contract Until December 2026
• Supportive, collaborative team with a hybrid working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the Role

We are hiring for an enthusiastic Senior Data & Integration Specialist that provides technical leadership and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the University's databases and integration platforms ensuring changes and queries are addressed in accordance with the needs of internal and external customers.

This role sits within our MQ Health Team.

At MQ Health we unite the best clinicians, the most astounding researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. MQ Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences centre under a university’s leadership. Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and specialist data modelling and technical support of relevant pipeline architectures, database or integration platforms and associated tools and technologies
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and operational support of integration solutions, databases, pipelines, and system integrations using industry-standard technologies (e.g., HL7, FHIR, APIs, web services, messaging queues)
• Collaborating with IT architects, business analysts, and clinical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide advice to MQ clients and MQ IT leadership in relevant subject matter domains, including identification and evaluation of emerging technologies and trends
• Oversee and execute the design, implementation, and operation of IT services, technology systems, and infrastructure in relevant domains, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders, service partners and suppliers, and ensure compliance with relevant MQ and MQ IT standards and processes
• Manage and review relevant changes to systems and configuration to ensure compliance with operational requirements for service delivery
• Assess and plan for availability, performance, and capacity of services and resources to ensure cost-justifiable business needs and service level expectations are met, and future needs are considered
• Lead continuous improvement of relevant operational processes, standards and procedures, and ensure that support documentation is developed and maintained to ensure operational tasks are performed reliably and consistently, and to mitigate the likelihood and severity of service outages
• Lead the development of relevant technical capability within the MQ IT service support organisation, including knowledge sharing and coaching
• Contribute to project work as subject matter expert, working with project manager to scope, size and complete work assigned to agreed performance targets
• Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge and experience as a subject matter expert in one or more relevant data modelling tools (such as erwin), data pipeline technologies (such as Kubernetes, Apache Airflow, Python, Alteryx, etc.), database platforms (such as Oracle, mySQL, SQLServer, etc.), or application integration and data integration platforms and technologies
• Higher order analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills applied to the relevant data or integration specialisation and technology platform
• Knowledge of core Information Technology functions, structure, policies, systems, processes and procedures
• Experience in the relevant technical discipline such as data modelling, data pipeline technologies, database development and management
• Providing specialist data and/or integration support in the context of a mature IT service delivery organisation supporting both cloud and hybrid on-premises application configurations.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyse and interpret requirements and information from numerous sources.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics