Azure Data Engineer

Posted: 29/10/2025

Closing Date: 27/11/2025

Job Type: 1. Permanent - Full Time

Location: Abbotsford

Job Category: Information Technology

Join a purpose-driven organisation that provides vital home and community care services. Care Connect is seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer to help shape and manage our data infrastructure and enable better decision-making that improves outcomes for the people we support.

About us…

An industry-leading and dynamic support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people's quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the role…

The Azure Data Engineer plays a key role in developing and maintaining reliable, scalable data solutions that support accurate reporting, informed decision-making, and business process improvement. The role ensures the effective use of data platforms and cloud technologies to meet organisational goals and enhance data-driven capabilities.

This full-time, permanent position can be based at either our Abbotsford - Vic, Bella Vista or Tweed Heads - NSW sites.

The key aspects of this role will include:

• Data engineering and development
• Cloud data platform management
• Reporting and business intelligence support
• Collaboration and compliance

About You

You are a technically skilled, proactive professional who is passionate about using data to make a difference in people's lives.

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a data engineering or advanced SQL development role
• Strong SQL Development and Optimisation Skills: Proven ability to write, troubleshoot, and optimise complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Hands-on Experience with Azure Data Tools: Practical experience using Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse for data integration and pipeline development.
• ETL/Data Pipeline Development Expertise: Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and optimise scalable ETL/ELT processes across diverse data sources.

Highly regarded skills include:

• Experience with Power BI:Familiarity with building datasets and supporting report development using Power BI.
• Knowledge of Payment/Reconciliation File Structures (e.g., DEX):Experience working with financial data, particularly generating or processing DEX or similar files.
• Understanding of the Aged Care or Community Services Sector:Awareness of sector-specific data needs, compliance requirements, or service models.
• Candidates will be required to hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Data Engineering or a related field.
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification or equivalent experience are advantageous.

Most importantly, you share our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence - CARE - in everything you do.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights, current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates. Our selection process also includes psychometric assessment.

What's in it for you?....

• We offer a competitive salary package & as a not-for-profit employee, you are also able to access NFP Salary Packaging benefits & Meals & Entertainment packaging – increasing your take-home pay
• We value your work/life balance with a flexible working environment, a passionate team and a caring, understanding work environment
• Care Connect is committed to your learning & progression with ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career
• We also look after your health & wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, click Apply Now & attach your current resume & a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application. If you have any questions, would like to request a position description or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Karen Hemsley – Talent Acquisition Lead at: We kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: First Nations peoples, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.