Associate Program Director, Data Engineering

Associate Program Director, Data Engineering & Science

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO
• Based at Box Hill | Local parks, shops and cafes
• Lead a team of data scientists and engineers delivering data solutions and advanced analytics

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 Associate Program Director, Data Engineering & Science provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a team responsible for delivering governed, high-quality data solutions and advanced analytics. This role focuses on management, governance, and coordination, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to organisational priorities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Excellent technical skillset, minimally with proven expertise in Python and SQL
• Proven ability to build predictive models that are adopted by the organisation
• Up to date knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques
• Expertise in leveraging both structured and unstructured data sources
• Outstanding problem-solving skills including the ability to work with ambiguity
• Proven ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences utilising data visualisation and storytelling skills
• Excellent knowledge of how data can be used to support decision making
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related quantitative field
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary data teams (engineering and analytics)
• Proven ability to implement and maintain data governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of project governance methodologies
• Experience with public health datasets, including privacy and compliance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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: Suma Shivalingaiah - CIO

Contact Email:

Job Posting End Date: 31/12/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1)

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