Senior Data Engineer

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team and help drive our data initiatives to new heights. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining St John WA’s data warehouse and data pipelines, as well as administering business intelligence and data visualisation tools. 

What you’ll do:

The Senior Data Engineer works closely with Business Intelligence Analysts and a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the organisation has access to a robust, reliable, and timely data foundation to inform decision making. Reporting to the Manager Data Engineering & Governance, you will be responsible for driving efficiencies through automation, and documentation.

Your technical and leadership skills will be crucial in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the team's ongoing success in supporting the data needs of the business.

Key Outcome Areas include;

• Data Engineering
• Data Quality and Management
• Work on special projects as required
• Legal Compliance
• Organisational Support
• Technical Lead Support

What you’ll need:

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in a Data Engineering or IT senior technical role
• 1-2 years’ experience working with cloud technology, ideally Azure

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Strong understanding of data engineering processes and functions (eg ETL, Data Warehousing) and data concepts
• Experience in SQL and data development
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where collaboration and innovation are key

Qualifications:

• Tertiary or related qualification (business, commerce, information systems or other quantitative field) with a continuous record of professional development
• Relevant certifications from cloud platform vendors (such as Microsoft DP203 or AZ305) advantageous

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options up to $18,500 per annum
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training
• Corporate Uniform
• 1 day per week Working From Home

Are you ready to change lives?

Applications must include a comprehensive CV, and a cover letter of no more than one (1) page, that clearly outlines:

• Why this opportunity interests you and your motivation to apply.
• An example of when you have implemented an end-to-end Data Engineering solution

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Talent Sourcing Specialist – Katherine Park via email at Katherine.park@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close Sunday 29th of June at 6:00 PM.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.