SQL Developer

SQL Developer in SPAI

Join the Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting Full Time, Ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

Embrace healthy work-life balance with flexible/hybrid working hours.

Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and benefits, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role

You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

This role will provide an exciting opportunity to join the Service Planning Analytics and Insights team where you can influence key areas of planning for the NSW Health system.

We are seeking a high-performing individual to join the Service Planning Analytics and Insights unit. We are a team who collaborate with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks, other Ministry of Health teams and NSW Health entities in relation to statewide service planning, to support the achievement of NSW Health’s service planning and reform objectives. As a SQL Developer, you will use your skills and experience in SQL, ETL, data modelling and warehousing to design, develop and support data tools and solutions designed for service planning analysis.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop and maintain several data analytics applications, data marts, ETL processes, dimensions and facts, SSAS cubes and SSIS packages.
• Analyze business requirements and implement updates and enhancements to data marts and tools to support new datasets, data variables, and periodic data refreshes (e.g., quarterly or annual updates of tabular and multidimensional data models).
• Monitor and maintain data quality and database performance by applying agreed optimization techniques to software code, database structures and server configurations.
• Develop and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation for data analytics solutions to support ongoing use, support and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Work closely with the Applications Manager and Senior SQL Developer to support day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of data analytics applications, including responding to complex data queries and requests from end users and other team members.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Data Analytics or a related discipline, and considerable and demonstrated software development experience in a complex environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with the capacity to prioritize, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyze and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business-focused solutions.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in development, implementation and maintenance of database information systems in a large and complex service environment, including extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in:
  • MS SQL, T‑SQL Transactions and SSAS Cubes
  • Data Modelling and Data Warehousing
  • Data Quality, Data Administration and Performance Troubleshooting
  • Source control systems such as Git
  
  
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

How to apply

At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1–2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions

1. Describe a real SQL Server performance or data quality problem you personally worked on, including what you tried first, what failed, and how you resolved it.
2. Describe a specific situation where you had to deliver a SQL or data solution while balancing competing views from stakeholders. How did you demonstrate collaboration, openness and respect in your approach, and what was the outcome?

For role related queries or questions contact Raj Sambyal – Applications Manager at the Service Planning Analytics and Insights [email protected] and quote REQ657069.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on [email protected].

Closing Date

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Tuesday 26/05/2026

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit the Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Disclosure

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.