About the role
Reporting to the Data Engineering Lead, the Senior Data Engineer will manage, develop, test, deploy, and maintain data pipelines and integration processes, primarily using Azure Data Factory. The role collaborates with stakeholders across RACGP to transform raw data into reporting-ready formats. Responsibilities include data integration, governance, and orchestration across development, test, and production environments. This position will enhance RACGP’s data infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering a data-driven culture.
This is a full time, fixed term opportunity commencing early January 2027 until 10 December 2027.
As our Senior Data Engineer, you'll also:
At the RACGP, we believe in looking after the people who support and champion Australia’s general practitioners. We’ve built a collaborative environment that gives you the trust, flexibility and balance you need to do your best work and thrive. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
As Australia’s leading professional member college for GPs, the RACGP educates and advocates for 50,000+ GPs at the heart of every community. By joining our team, your daily work will reach into the lives of everyone who walks into a consultation, keeping the backbone of our healthcare system strong and world-class. In return, you’ll find genuinely interesting work, diverse opportunities to grow, and a flexible, purpose-driven team that respects your life outside of work.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and submit your CV and cover letter as one document. Applications will be reviewed as received and may close earlier than the listed closing date.
You can explore our recruitment process and find full position descriptions on our careers page. (Please note: you will need valid right-to-work rights in Australia to apply), please visit our careers page.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
#LI-Remote
Reporting to the Data Engineering Lead, the Senior Data Engineer will manage, develop, test, deploy, and maintain data pipelines and integration processes, primarily using Azure Data Factory. The role collaborates with stakeholders across RACGP to transform raw data into reporting-ready formats. Responsibilities include data integration, governance, and orchestration across development, test, and production environments. This position will enhance RACGP’s data infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering a data-driven culture.
This is a full time, fixed term opportunity commencing early January 2027 until 10 December 2027.
As our Senior Data Engineer, you'll also:
- Design, build, test, and deploy data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and related tools to support reporting and analytics needs.
- Integrate data from diverse sources into centralized platforms like Azure Data Lake and Azure SQL Database, optimizing for performance and scalability.
- Implement automation for repetitive tasks and monitor data pipelines to ensure seamless operations and quick issue resolution.
- Work with analysts and stakeholders to align solutions with business needs, while enforcing data quality and governance standards.
- Deploy SQL views from development to production databases through DevOps
- Proven experience in data engineering or ETL development.
- Proficiency in Azure tools like Data Factory and Data Lake.
- Strong SQL and programming skills (e.g., Python, Scala).
- Ability to ensure data quality and collaborate effectively.
- Knowledge/Experience with MS Fabric
At the RACGP, we believe in looking after the people who support and champion Australia’s general practitioners. We’ve built a collaborative environment that gives you the trust, flexibility and balance you need to do your best work and thrive. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Boost your take-home pay: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus meal, entertainment, novated lease and pre-tax electric vehicle options.
- Flexible hybrid work: Work in a way that supports balance, connection and role requirements.
- Extra paid leave: Enjoy end-of-year closure leave and additional paid leave options.
- Continuous career growth: Tailored training, dedicated leadership excellence programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Health and wellbeing: Free, confidential coaching and counselling through Sonder, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus up to 50% off gym, fitness and wellbeing programs through WhereFit.
As Australia’s leading professional member college for GPs, the RACGP educates and advocates for 50,000+ GPs at the heart of every community. By joining our team, your daily work will reach into the lives of everyone who walks into a consultation, keeping the backbone of our healthcare system strong and world-class. In return, you’ll find genuinely interesting work, diverse opportunities to grow, and a flexible, purpose-driven team that respects your life outside of work.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and submit your CV and cover letter as one document. Applications will be reviewed as received and may close earlier than the listed closing date.
Applications close: 11:59PM, Wednesday 18th November 2026
You can explore our recruitment process and find full position descriptions on our careers page. (Please note: you will need valid right-to-work rights in Australia to apply), please visit our careers page.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
#LI-Remote