The role  
Reporting to the Manager Data Linkage, Statistical Analysis and Linkage Unit, you will lead and design, develop, and document software applications and their components to enhance data linkage technical infrastructure and operations. You will also provide strategic guidance on ICT infrastructure, software development, and technical operations within the unit's application portfolio. The lead ensures team compliance with software development and security standards, collaborates on project planning and scheduling, and takes technical responsibility for iterations of the software development lifecycle. 

Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Queensland Health teams and technology vendors, is crucial for integrating changes, resolving production issues, and advancing the unit's work program. Additionally, the role involves administering supporting applications, managing cloud hosting environments, and upholding information security policies to safeguard the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of data.

The successful person
To excel in this position, it is crucial to highlight advanced skills and extensive experience, with a minimum of five years in an Oracle developer role, encompassing the design, development, and administration of applications and databases using the Oracle technology stack (SFIA: DESN Level 4, PROG Level 5, DBDS Level 4). Demonstrated capabilities include taking technical responsibility, resource management for planning, estimating, and executing development work in alignment with established standards (SFIA: PEMT Level 4, DLMG Level 5), as well as expertise in establishing processes and crafting software to ensure the quality, security, integrity, and availability of reporting data sets (SFIA: DATM Level 5).

Furthermore, it is essential to exhibit proven expertise in identifying and promoting new and emerging software technologies, products, methods, and techniques, with a keen ability to assess their relevance and potential value (SFIA: EMRG Level 5, METL Level 5). The role also requires demonstrated proficiency in supporting application administration, release deployment, and providing direct technical support to users and operational groups (SFIA: ASUP Level 5, RELM Level 5). Highly desirable is demonstrated expertise in operations support involving Oracle database, Unix Solaris, and Cloud provisioning (SFIA: DBAD Level 5).

Consideration of essential requirements should be coupled with a focus on key technologies for this role, including Oracle APEX, Oracle PL/SQL (DML and DDL), Oracle database, Data model creation, and Linux/Unix shell scripting.

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance (HPSP) Division purchases public health and social services from service providers to optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the health system's efficiency and effectiveness. HPSP ensures health funding is used effectively to meet government priorities and achieve performance objectives outlined in agreements and contracts arising from purchasing decisions. As part of the commissioning role, the Division has responsibility for investing nearly $18 billion on behalf of the State and managing community services contracts to the value of approximately $280 million.
 
Benefits 
•    A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment 
•    Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Diverse work culture
•    Career training and development

How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
•    Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
•    A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.