- Exciting opportunity to be part of the "Smart Wards" project!
- Limited Term Full Time Opportunity until June 2026
- Generous salary packaging, low-cost car parking & 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata)
- Classification: Grade 5 (HS5)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Peninsula Health “Smart Wards” project is deploying a suite of sensors and tablet devices in a subacute hospital ward. The sensor data is captured for research purposes and to deliver clinical alerts and is linked with patient data via an integration with clinical systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, maintaining and refining data integration processes and systems, and delivering the next stage of the project such as, but not restricted to, characterising sensor accuracy, developing sensor signal processing tools to generate clinical alerts, and extract research relevant and ready measures from the sensor data. The sensor suite includes a Bluetooth Low Energy position system, 4D radar, nurse call buttons and environmental sensors. Tablets support enhanced communications with friends and family and will also be used in trial interventions.
To view the full position description, including selection criteria and key responsibilities, please use the following link: Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Honours degree in a technical discipline, such as computer science or engineering (or equivalent industry experience)
- Experience in processing complex real-world sensor data to extract measures or features for use in decision support and research.
- Experience in signal processing/data science tools including R/python
- Azure function apps and SQL
- Databricks and Spark (desirable)
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9784 2700, option 1.
For role specific information please contact Afton Nido on (03) 9788 1722
The role ceases advertising on 5 June 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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