Data Engineer (Building Platforms)

unimelb; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing

Discounted services

Professional development

Leadership programs

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build and own AWS-based data platforms for Campus Operations & Delivery. You will manage OT telemetry, asset data and reporting, translating complex tech into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders.

You will lead end-to-end architecture decisions, develop scalable data models, pipelines and dashboards for asset condition and maintenance spend, and collaborate with facilities teams across seven campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating AWS data platforms with Aurora PostgreSQL, Lambda and IoT Core.
• Advanced SQL and Python skills to build robust data models, pipelines and automated workflows.
• Infrastructure as code (AWS CDK) and version control; sound engineering practices.
• Ability to work autonomously as a sole data engineer and lead architecture decisions.
• Communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with facilities and operations teams across campus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable OT telemetry pipelines bringing building systems data into the Smart Campus platform.
• Develop and optimise data models, pipelines and dashboards for asset condition, maintenance spend and accessibility compliance.
• Act as technical lead for data architecture, tooling and governance, documenting decisions and ensuring secure, reliable platforms.
• Build clear, self-service reporting and dashboards for facilities, asset and operational stakeholders across Campus Operations & Delivery.

Skills

SQL

Python

AWS data platforms

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous working

Tools

Aurora PostgreSQL

Lambda

IoT Core

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Job description

Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE) or full-time (1.0 FTE); Fixed term (12 months)

Department/School: Enterprise Services Group - Campus Operations & Delivery

Salary: UOM 8: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

Sole technical authority for OT and asset data / shape smart campus platforms and analytics / drive data-led building performance and insight

Join as Data Engineer and lead AWS-first data platforms transforming campus operations and asset performance.

Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

In this Data Engineer role, you will design, build and own AWS-based data platforms.

These platforms will manage operational technology and built-asset data across the University.

You will lead end-to-end decisions on architecture, pipelines, models and reporting, while translating technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical colleagues.

What you will deliver:

• Design, implement and maintain scalable OT telemetry pipelines bringing building systems data into the Smart Campus platform.
• Develop and optimise data models, pipelines and dashboards for asset condition, maintenance spend and accessibility compliance.
• Act as technical lead for data architecture, tooling and governance, documenting decisions and ensuring secure, reliable platforms.
• Build clear, self-service reporting and dashboards for facilities, asset and operational stakeholders across Campus Operations & Delivery.
• Collaborate with non-technical colleagues to understand needs, prioritise work and quantify energy, cost and performance impacts.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Bring demonstrated experience designing and operating AWS data platforms using services such as Aurora PostgreSQL, Lambda and IoT Core.
• Apply advanced SQL and strong Python skills to build robust data models, pipelines and automated workflows.
• Use infrastructure as code (AWS CDK), version control and sound engineering practices to manage reliable, maintainable data systems.
• Demonstrate confidence working autonomously as a sole data engineer, setting direction and owning architecture decisions.
• Communicate complex technical ideas simply, engaging non-technical stakeholders and turning requirements into practical solutions.
• Adapt effectively within changing teams and operational environments, collaborating with facilities, systems and contractor partners.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Campus Operations & Delivery

You will join Campus Operations & Delivery within the Enterprise Services Group, supporting 700 buildings across seven campuses.

The team enables safe, sustainable, efficient spaces by integrating real estate, projects, security, facilities and asset management.

You will be the dedicated data specialist in a largely non-technical group.

You will collaborate with facilities and operations colleagues to build smart campus capabilities and improve building performance.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

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