• Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charity
• Permanent full-time, position available
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income

The Organisation

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

About the Role

Join our close-knit data team and make a real impact! You'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead in areas like data warehousing, data governance, and data modelling. As a Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping RFDS Victoria's data infrastructure, ensuring seamless management and optimisation of the data warehouse to drive impactful business insights.

You will design, implement, and maintain scalable data systems that align with strategic objectives while safeguarding data integrity, security, and accessibility. Additionally, you will provide guidance in the introduction of new technologies such as AI to work practices across RFDS Victoria. You will be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and fosters your career development.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Data Architecture & Governance - Design and implement scalable, organisation-wide data architecture while embedding governance, security, and compliance into all solutions.
• ETL & Data Pipeline Management - Develop and manage ETL pipelines, ensuring seamless data collection, integration, and retention with effective auditing and monitoring.
• Analytics & Reporting - Support the development of dashboards and performance measures using leading BI tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• Platform & Security Oversight - Participate in platform management activities, maintain secure data structures, and implement role-based access controls.
• Stakeholder & Team Collaboration - Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners, fostering innovation, knowledge-sharing, and strategic alignment.

To be successful, you will need:

• Qualifications & Experience - Knowledge in data architecture, supported by Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or a minimum of two years' experience in a related field such as database administration, programming or data system management.
• Technical Expertise - Experience with cloud-based platforms, ETL, warehousing, analytics tools (Snowflake, Matillion, Tableau), and proficiency in SQL, VBA, and API integrations. Experience with Python is advantageous.
• Security & Compliance - A strong understanding of IT security controls and best practices in data governance.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to interpret data trends, improve processes, and solve complex challenges.
• Communication & Presentation Skills - Proven ability to simplify technical concepts, deliver presentations, and create clear documentation.
• Collaboration & Influence - A team player who integrates expertise into broader strategies and builds strong stakeholder relationships.
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Victorian Drivers Licence, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

Our Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals
• Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at our Richmond office, as well as options for purchased leave.
• Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information?

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Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.