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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Data engineering working in Azure Synapse, data pipelines, and PySpark notebooks. Experienced in data migration from on-premises to Azure Cloud and creating Power BI Reports. The role was to assist inthe initial phase of the new Electronic Care Records using Microsoft's Cloud for Healthcare.Utilised Azure Synapse for data processing and analytics.Developed data pipelines to efficiently move and transform data.Created PySpark notebooks for data processing and analysis.Migrated data from on-premises systems to the Azure Cloud.Combined data from various on-premises systems together with data in the Dataverse for reporting.Generated Power BI Reports to visualise data insights.

Keswick

Planning and Policy Development Initiate and direct projects aimed at investigating aspects of the health system, producing reports and making recommendations as appropriate. Provide lead to maintain that RDNS-Domiciliary Care meets its statutory reporting obligations by overseeing the extraction of data from corporate databases in accordance to agreed specifications. Negotiate objectives and outcomes with key stakeholders and proactively establish, implement and seek to achieve industry best practice.Information Management  Develop and maintain management information systems including design and implementation of a data warehousing solution to report on key performance indicators. Develop and program interfaces with business systems including payroll, accounting, asset management and client management to provide management information.Project Management Provide senior management high level, expert research and analysis for special projects or issues relating to a range of objectives including; development and implementation of a unit costing and activity based costing system that provides accurate and reliable management information; Management of complex projects in areas relating to financial management and the dissemination of information; Play a leading role in the management, development, implementation and monitoring of projects, including the coordination of various activities and/or teams associated with achieving the project objectives by; leading specialist project activities as required to achieve the outcomes expected of the project. providing timely and relevant expert advice and managing the work program and administration of the project office monitoring that priorities are met; deadlines achieved and quality outputs are delivered.

Adelaide, South Australia

Key Achievements: Managed transformation of Accpac Finance System into SAGE 2016 with Microsoft SQL platform and migration of data which incorporated consolidating multiple units databases into one metro and one country system. Oversee and lead the extraction of data and reporting for the Domiciliary Care Tender as part of the Project Group with the Department of Treasury Acting manager Business and AdministrationProject Management Provide senior management high level, expert research and analysis for special projects or issues relating to a range of objectives including; development and implementation of a unit costing and activity based costing system that provides accurate and reliable management information; development and maintenance of a fleet reporting system; setting business plans and processes to meet strategic directions. Management of complex projects in areas relating to financial management and the dissemination of information; Play a leading role in the management, development, implementation and monitoring of projects, including the coordination of various activities and/or teams associated with achieving the project objectives by; leading specialist project activities as required to achieve the outcomes expected of the project. providing timely and relevant expert advice and managing the work program and administration of the project office monitoring that priorities are met; deadlines achieved and quality outputs are delivered. Providing input into or coordinating multi-disciplinary projects.

Key Achievements: Detailed Analysis of Domiciliary Care to provide an overall Unit Costing, which enabled renegotiation with Commonwealth Government for future funding agreements. Developed Modelling and costing for revamped Dementia Day Centre UnitSystems Analysis and Reporting Establish and monitor the effectiveness of business and financial processes, structures and standards to deliver quality client services. Project manage key initiatives within the Business Intelligence Unit and provides support and assistance in relation to more complex financial issues including the development of the outcome based planning models. Analyse the results of monthly expenditure compared to budget, investigating major variances, proposing strategies to correct adverse trends and projecting expenditure outcomes. Undertake financial analysis and provide advice on proposed strategies to ensure optimal utilisation of available funds in consultation with client services managers. Develop unit costing models and monitor productivity and outputs.Financial Consultancy Contribute to the preparation of business cases and funding proposals for new initiatives. Contribute towards the development of information systems in relating to unit costing Assist with the development of budget strategies, business plans and management systems. Participate in local and departmental strategic planning exercises.Resource Management  Ensure that operational and service plans and priorities are accurately represented in financial and outcome terms by developing budgetary submissions for recurrent and non-recurrent expenditure requirements. Contribute to senior managers’ understanding of their financial responsibilities in relation to budget management and assist them to reverse unfavourable trends. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key staff within the DCSI in order to ensure the alignment with the delivery of quality outcomes.

Adelaide, South Australia

Key Achievements: Developed and implemented automated solutions for Senior Management Reporting. Developed Key Performance Indicators database and automated reporting for Team leaders. Project lead for the Domiciliary Equipment Service Key performance system Managed staff and workloadsLeadership and Management Provide leadership, appropriate orientation and supervision, performance management and effective deployment and development of team staff.  Monitor, coordinate and prioritise the completion of work within the team to maintain a high standard of services and  Provide strategic advice and expertise in areas of information management (including business practices, data exchange, systems and processes). Develop a full understanding of the requirements and expected outcomes of new business practices, projects or trials, particularly in relation to the implications to Dom Care SA information management systems and practices.Operational Management Manage internal and external projects to ensure that project objectives, scope and timeframes are met. Identify and plan initiatives for improving organisational and service delivery practices Ensure team activities and directions are aligned with organisational priorities.Information Management Identify and progress opportunities for improved use of information (both internally and externally). Identify information requirements to support service planning, management and performance reporting. Develop consistent information standards and processes for sharing information between Dom Care SA and other health service provider systems. Integrate the many and varied data sources and repositories of Dom Care SA

Adelaide, South Australia

Key Achievements: Implemented Client Fees System for Statewide Domiciliary Care units. Removed the reliance on consultants for Southern Domiciliary Care and incorporated this role with the systems accountant role with sole responsibility for design, installation and maintenance of Servers and user PC’s and oversee the whole Accounting software package. Customised Report development and deployment to users Responsible for maintaining entire Accounting system, servers, upgrades, PC installations and User trainingResponsible for the management and development of all accounting and finance systems by : providing advice and liaise with staff from all regions, consultants and external service providers regarding the development and upgrading of the systems. implementing software upgrades and enhancements. developing and testing new reports including designing invoices, statements and other reports to satisfy reporting requirements and ensure the operational efficiency of the system. evaluating software packages available to determine suitability for use within the Agency.Contribute towards the provision of management information systems and performance measurement systems by : maintaining and developing interfaces with business systems including payroll, accounting, asset management and client management systems to provide management information. ensuring the development and implementation of unit costing and activity based costing systems that provide accurate and reliable management information.Responsible for the management of the Client Billing System including : ensuring the timely production of invoices and the daily reconciliation of receipts and disbursement of revenue to external agencies. training a broad range of users in the operations of the billing system, including both internal and external customers. developing and maintaining information reporting systems including the provision of ad hoc requests.

Adelaide, South Australia

Key Achievements: Reduced the need for Financial Consultants for Competitive Tendering for the South Australian Health Commission (Private Development Unit) and became the sole financial analyst for tenders for Royal Adelaide Hospital, Repatriations General Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and presented outcomes directly to the Department of Treasury  Design and development of Departmental Budgets for South Australian Health CommissionKey Responsibilities: Financial and Net Present value Analysis of Tender Documents Prepare and present Analysis to the Tender team Present outcomes directly to the Department of Treasury Became primary analyst resulting in no requirements for external consultants Prepared and determined Departmental budgets for SA Health Commission head office