• Base salary from $119,056 - $132,475 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
• Full time, fixed-term role ending 31st December 2026.
• Flexible working arrangement and supportive team.

About the role

The Senior Integration Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring seamless and secure data exchange between diverse healthcare systems and applications used within the university hospital. You will design, develop, deploy and maintain integration solutions, enabling efficient data flow to support the hospital's digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the evaluation, selection, and adoption of new platforms, tools, and integration technologies, ensuring alignment with MQ Health and MQ IT strategic objectives and operational needs.
  
  
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and operational support of integration solutions, databases, pipelines, and system integrations using industry-standard technologies (e.g., HL7, FHIR, APIs, web services, messaging queues). Collaborating with IT architects, business analysts, and clinical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  
  
• Act as a subject matter expert in integration technologies and platforms, providing technical leadership in troubleshooting complex issues, developing solutions, and ensuring optimal system performance while leading knowledge sharing, coaching, and capability uplift and technical competency.
  
  
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, developers, hospital and university stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure solutions align with user needs and organisational priorities.

Macquarie University Information Technology (MQ IT) team embraces the University's mission to be bold, distinctive, progressive, and transformational. Information Technology is a trusted business partner with an ethos of service, and we pride ourselves in the application of a strong collaborative partnership approach to transformation across the University. As part of the 2025 - 2029 Digital Health Vision - is to create a seamless personalised Patient Health Journey and to be the leading Academic Healthcare Institution.

This a full time, fixed term contract ending 31 December 2026 based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.

How to Apply

Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria.

About You

You will be a self-starting individual with excellent work organisation, time management skills and ability to work under pressure. You will have robust analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail and be able to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders at all levels. You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment, applying a methodical and consultative approach in your work, and be motivated to deliver work outputs that are of a consistently high quality.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in data integration preferably in a healthcare setting.
  
  
• Strong proficiency in integration technologies and frameworks, such as: HL7, FHIR, APIs, Web services and messaging queues.
  
  
• Experience with data mapping, transformation, and ETL processes.
  
  
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards and terminologies (e.g., SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD-10, AMT)
  
  
• Knowledge of data security and privacy best practices, particularly in relation to healthcare data.
  
  
• Ability to analyse complex integration challenges, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
  
  
• Proficiency in analysing data structures, identifying data mapping requirements, and resolving data inconsistencies between different systems.
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including IT teams, clinicians, and administrators.

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with clinical processes and workflows to ensure that integration solutions support the needs of healthcare professionals and improve patient care.
  
  
• Knowledge of medical device integration standards and protocols to facilitate the secure and efficient exchange of data from medical devices.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

*This position will require pre-employment checks such as criminal record check, working rights check in Australia and qualifications check.

Applications Close: 19th May at 11:59pm

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the advertised closing date.

Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.