Senior Data Developer – Data Engineer & Data Modeller
* $143,798 per annum + superannuation
* Multiple, full time, fixed term positions to Sept/Oct 2025
* Geelong location (hybrid working model – 3 days in office attendance)
At WorkSafe we’re dedicated to supporting all Victorians to be healthy and safe at work and to recover from any workplace injury or illness as quickly as possible. Our passion for safety and wellbeing is what unites us.
About the role
The Data and Analytics division supports prevention-led and client-centric decision making throughout WorkSafe. WorkSafe identifies data & analytics as a critical enabler of the Strategic Plan as it supports:
* accurately targeting workplaces where the most serious injuries and fatalities are predicted to occur, enabling hazards to be identified and risks controlled before workers are harmed
* optimal outcomes for injured workers by identifying, as early as possible, when an injured worker’s recovery is not going to plan, enabling tailored recovery support to be provided to those most in need
These two Senior Data Developer roles are key positions in the Data and Analytics division that will contribute to the design and implementation of a data platform that enables on-demand access to enriched business intelligence at scale, and applied data science activities, such as predictive analytics and machine learning.
Key accountabilities:
* Provision of Technical Subject Matter Expertise to the design and implementation of a modern data platform through effective collaboration with Data & Analytics and broader Strategic Delivery stakeholders
* Utilising a critical and inquisitive thinking mindset, lead the approach to the continuous improvement process with a focus on system optimisation and automation
* Influence and lead design efforts for building secure and scalable environments that satisfy both operational and product needs in accordance with corporate guidelines
* Resolve emergent service problems and build automated tools to identify/prevent problem recurrence and drive the resolution of issues identified via application and systems monitoring
* Develop file-based and other system integration data sourcing and transformation routines, ensuring the quality and integrity of data across its lifecycle within the data platform
* Effective collaboration with analytics and business intelligence practitioners to support the design, prototype and production of data & analytics assets.
Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.
About you
You have extensive experience within Software Development, Data Engineering or a related field with expert programming skills and you are proficient in managing infrastructure as code. Your deep understanding in database design and implementation supports your ability in administering deployed data driven solutions, including platforms ensuring efficient operation. Your excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills showcase your ability to meet tight deadlines. Further, you will also possess:
* Understands Relational database design and proficient in advanced querying using SQL.
* Experience using data profiling techniques to perform analysis of data from source systems
* Experience using a variety of tools to wrangle, capture and prepare data from a variety of sources for consumption
* Knowledge and proven working experience in conceptual, logical and physical data modelling techniques
* Expertise in Web/Cloud-based technologies and system administration within cloud and co-located hosting environment
* Experience using data/BI visualisation tools like Qlik, PowerBI, SAS VA
* Exposure to projects across all phases of the system development life cycle, understanding of the theory and application of continuous integration/continuous delivery
* Understanding of Agile development methods including: core values, guiding principles, and key agile practices
Qualifications:
* Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline
Working with Us
At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community.
We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders.
What’s next?
Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 21st November, 2024. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.
Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.
For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Brittany Walker via email Brittany_walker@worksafe.vic.gov.au. Please note, only applications made via our formal channels (WorkSafe Careers Website, SEEK or LinkedIn) by the above mentioned closing date, will be considered.
About us
WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind – reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don’t shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that’s why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.
We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury.
WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve.