• 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 BaptistCare's Data and Analytics (D&A) Strategy. In 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 you’re passionate about building modern data platforms, leading great teams, and enabling data‑driven transformation that makes a real impact in the community - we’d 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 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 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 serve. 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 you’ll 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.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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.