Epworth is investing in continuing its journey to becoming a data driven organisation and we are seeking someone with both the people and technical leadership experience to take Epworth through a period of sustained transformation. In this fulltime, career defining role, based in Richmond, you will be responsible for enabling and strengthening the strategies and capabilities in data engineering, platforms and integration across Epworth. You will be part of the Digital and Technology team and report directly to the CTO.
You will make an impact by:

• Contributing to the evolution and implementing a comprehensive data and integration strategy aligned with the organisation’s goals.
• Leading the execution and embedding of data governance frameworks, standards and policies. This will include AI policies and protocols.
• Driving the adoption of best practices in data management and integration ensuring data quality, consistency, and security across all systems.
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of data architecture and data models.
• Planning and managing budgets across data and integration platforms, staff and vendors and deliverables.
• Leading the integration approach of various systems and applications to ensure seamless data flow.
• Overseeing the implementation of integration patterns, standards, platforms and tools.
• Collaborating with IT and business teams to identify data and integration requirements and solutions.
• Managing and mentoring a team of data and integration professionals.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Establishing and monitoring metrics related to data value delivery, compliance, security, platform performance.

To be successful in this role…
You bring subject matter expertise to all matters related to data and integration solution design and delivery. We are looking for:

• An outcome and delivery focused IT professional with at least 10 years’ experience working in IT integration, data platforms and analytics, and technology delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery and management of on premises and cloud data and integration platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting effective data protection and cyber security practices and configurations.

You will have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data analytics, science, computer science, information systems, or related field and/or Industry certifications related to Data and Integration.
• Proven experience in data and integration management: +10 years in IT industry with significant experience in data architecture, platforms, integration and innovation therein.
• Experience in leading transformation programs related to migration to new data and integration platforms, capabilities and supporting business areas through the transition.
• Understanding of AI/ML and how it can be leveraged to enhance data and integration solutions to support business objectives..
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage effective relationships with executive, senior business and technology leaders.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate workshops with business and technology stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, managing multiple deliverables simultaneously and ability to prioritise based on strategic outcome realisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, particularly in terms of simply presenting complex concepts to non-technical and executive stakeholders.

Position Description Inherent Requirement
We will review applications as we receive them.

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.
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