Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
New Role
Onsite parking / Close to public transport
Hybrid work arrangement
Cochlear is seeking an experienced Informatica Administrator to oversee and optimize the Informatica IDMC ecosystem, focusing on Data Governance, Data Quality, and Application Integration. Key responsibilities include ensuring platform performance, security, and reliability, supporting data governance initiatives, and empowering Data Sub-Domain Owners and Data Stewards with the skills to utilize Informatica tools effectively. The role involves close collaboration with Analytics, Data and AI, IT, Security and Privacy teams, and Data SMEs to enhance data management capabilities organization-wide.
The Informatica Administrator manages and optimizes the Informatica platform, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
Key responsibilities include:
- Platform Administration: Configure, maintain, and enhance the platform; oversee upgrades, patches, and security; manage IT change processes.
- Data Governance Support: Align the platform with governance frameworks, enhance data lineage, and implement metadata management.
- Data Quality: Deploy and manage data quality rules, enforce standards, and mitigate data risks.
- Collaboration: Act as the technical lead for platform issues, train users, and align capabilities with business needs.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain configurations, generate performance reports, and support audits.
This role supports data governance and quality initiatives to deliver trusted data across Cochlear.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in administering Informatica platforms.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality principles, and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with installing, upgrading, and configuring Informatica environments.
- Expertise in metadata management, data lineage, and stewardship workflows.
- Proficiency in relational databases, SQL, and ETL processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Desired Skills
- Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.
- Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and their impact on data management.
- Informatica administration or related certifications.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid platform setups.
For more information please contact Ralph on rhitti@cochlear.com
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.
