Office arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate.
Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
About the Organ and Tissue AuthorityThe Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) is a small Commonwealth agency that leads the delivery of a national program, DonateLife, to increase organ and tissue donation rates in Australia. There are two areas of focus: increase the capability and capacity of the health system to maximise donation rates and build community awareness across Australia to promote organ and tissue donation. The program is delivered in close collaboration with state and territory governments, a network of DonateLife agencies across Australia, health clinicians and the community.
Role OverviewThe Analytics and Technology team is responsible for the delivery of a range of data collection, management and reporting functions. The team is responsible for the development and enhancement of national organ donation and transplantation data systems to support real-time donation activity and to inform policy development and program delivery. The team provides technical support and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
The key duties of the position include:Develop, implement, and maintain ETL/ELT workflows to ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and loading from various sources into data storage systems.Lead development and implementation of secure data services and modelling solutions (e.g. servers, databases, medallion architecture) that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning models, aligning with organisational data strategies.Oversee external partners who provide application and infrastructure support, ensuring they meet quality, security, and performance standards aligned with organisational needs.Implement and manage key security and governance policies, such as the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).Implement and drive data management best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.Provide regular and ad hoc data analysis, reports and briefings for internal and external use.Liaise with key stakeholders, including external service providers and DonateLife Network employees to ensure that information provision and dissemination are fit for purpose.Adhere to the Australian Public Service (APS) Values, Code of Conduct and demonstrate capability in line with the APS Integrated Leadership System and Work Level Standards at the EL1 level.To be successful in the role you will have:Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; or experience in a relevant field.Demonstrated experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions, including ingestion, integration and data management processes. Preferably in cloud and on-premises solutions.Demonstrated experience in designing, building, and maintaining complex ETL/ELT processes and data workflows.Demonstrated experience deploying scalable, secure data storage solutions and data models that enable advanced analytics.In-depth knowledge of data security best practices, regulatory requirements (e.g. ISM, Essential Eight), and data governance frameworks. Experience implementing and enforcing data security and privacy protocols, ensuring compliance while maintaining performance and operational efficiency.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities.Highly developed oral and written communication skills.Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of our organisation and the APS.A demonstrated commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees.NotesPlease visit the employment page of our website for more information about the OTA, our recruitment processes, the application cover sheet template and information on how to apply. Alternately, you can call the Contact Officer or send us an email.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to know the Organ and Tissue AuthorityThe Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) leads the implementation of the Australian Government's national program for increasing organ and tissue donation for transplantation. They work in partnership with the national DonateLife Network, state and territory governments, the donation and transplantation clinical sectors, eye and tissue banks, and the community. The OTA aims to increase the capability and capacity within the health system to maximise donation and transplant rates and to raise community awareness and stakeholder engagement with the goal of encouraging all Australians to make a decision to support organ and tissue donation.
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