Data Engineer

Murdoch Children's Research Institute; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Synapse onsite café

Staff parking discount

Public transport nearby

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Data Engineer to design, build and own our data warehouse, ETL pipelines and dashboards.

You will work with SQL, Python, Metabase and AWS to turn operational data into dashboards and insights that inform decisions across teams.

This role emphasizes reliability, data quality and collaboration with domain experts to deliver scalable data solutions in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a data engineer, analytics engineer, BI developer or similar.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines in production.
• Strong SQL: complex queries, data modelling and query optimisation on relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain a data warehouse consolidating data from multiple source systems
• Build and operate reliable ETL/ELT pipelines feeding the warehouse
• Develop dashboards and reports (we use Metabase) for monitoring, reporting and self-service analytics
• Perform deep-dive analysis with SQL to answer operational and business questions
• Ensure data quality and validation across pipelines and datasets
• Work with non-technical stakeholders to turn reporting needs into well-designed dashboards and data models

Skills

SQL

Python

Metabase

AWS

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Git

Tools

Metabase

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

• Build the data warehouse, pipelines and dashboards our teams rely on


• Turn operational data into dashboards and insights that drive decisions


• Work hands-on with SQL, Python, Metabase and AWS

Build the data platform behind work that improves lives!

The opportunity

Working within the Software Systems and Integration Unit, you will design, build and own our data warehouse, ETL pipelines and dashboards, enabling near real-time monitoring, reporting and deep-dive analysis of operational data.

This is a practical, hands-on data engineering role. The data happens to come from laboratory and clinical systems, but no clinical, genomics or scientific background is required — you will collaborate with domain experts, developers and operational teams to create scalable, reliable and well-designed data solutions.

What you'll do

• Design, build and maintain a data warehouse consolidating data from multiple source systems


• Build and operate reliable ETL/ELT pipelines feeding the warehouse


• Develop dashboards and reports (we use Metabase) for monitoring, reporting and self-service analytics


• Perform deep-dive analysis with SQL to answer operational and business questions


• Ensure data quality and validation across pipelines and datasets


• Work with non-technical stakeholders to turn reporting needs into well-designed dashboards and data models

What you'll bring

• 3+ years of experience as a data engineer, analytics engineer, BI developer or similar


• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines in production


• Strong SQL: complex queries, data modelling and query optimisation on relational databases


• Data warehousing experience — designing and building, not just querying


• Experience building dashboards with a modern BI tool (Metabase highly regarded; Tableau, Power BI, Looker or similar also welcome)


• Solid Python for data work, and experience with version control (Git)


• Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Nice to have: Metabase specifically, AWS (other clouds also valued), orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt), Docker and CI/CD

What you'll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more


• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements


• Work alongside a team that's dedicated to making a real difference


• Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team


• Take advantage of generous personal leave and the option to purchase additional leave to suit your lifestyle


• Perk up with discounted coffee from Synapse, our vibrant onsite café


• Enjoy discounted staff parking, public transport right at your doorstep, and great facilities for cyclists


• Access a comprehensive paid parental leave program for both birth and non-birthing parents, with support throughout the parenting lifecycle

Who we are

The Victorian Clinical Genetics Service (VCGS), a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), offers integrated genetic testing, diagnostics, and counselling globally. Our experts collaborate closely to ensure accurate interpretation of complex genetic tests. VCGS is actively involved in driving translational research, policy development, and fostering an inclusive and positive working environment that values diversity and prioritises equal opportunities for all. We are dedicated to developing our staff and creating a culture centred on respect and continuous learning.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

Applications close: 21 September 2026