Title:  Data Engineer - Research

Data Engineer - Research  

• Limited Term Part Time I Gain experience in clinical translation of health data
• 5 Arnold Street, Box Hill 3128 | Local to shops and restaurants
• Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Data Engineer (Research) plays a key role in enabling high‑quality, data‑driven research outcomes by designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure required for advanced analytics and scientific studies. They will play a central role in developing, implementing and deploying prediction models for clinical decision support into the live electronic clinical environment. This role ensures that high-quality, reliable, secure, and interoperable data pipelines are available to support real-time risk scoring, integration with EMR workflows, operational dashboards, and pilot implementation. The position will work closely with clinicians, data scientists, EMR teams, and IT to translate the validated research model into a scalable, maintainable, and safe clinical product that enhances decision-making, patient flow, and early identification of at-risk patients.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern data engineering tools: familiarity with R is a plus.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and contemporary data architecture.
• Ability to integrate data across systems and work with APIs or similar interfaces.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, security, and quality assurance.
• Experience deploying or supporting predictive models or advanced analytics in operational environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve data issues, performance problems, and workflow interruptions.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with workplace digital tools and documentation practices.

Desirable

• Experience with healthcare data systems or working in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with clinical workflows, digital tools used by clinicians, or EMR system backends.
• Experience with testing, validation, and quality frameworks for digital or data-driven tools.
• Experience working with safety-critical or high-reliability systems.
• Relevant cloud, data engineering, or health informatics certifications.
• Experience contributing to technical documentation, change processes, or system integration projects.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Swapna Gokhale PhD Research Fellow

Contact Number: 0423 014 481

Contact Email: Swapna.Gokhale@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 18/2/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day