Data Operations Lead — Enterprise Platforms & Impact

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 158,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Specialist Data Operations to lead enterprise data operations supporting Rail Applications and business services. You will ensure reliability, security and integrity of data platforms, oversee data pipelines and operational processes, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong DataOps, ETL, workflow automation and governance expertise, plus proven stakeholder engagement skills to deliver data-driven decisions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of data governance, security and compliance frameworks, combined with proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead operational excellence initiatives in complex technical environments.
• Experienced data operations professional with strong expertise in DataOps, ETL processes, workflow automation and enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data operations that support critical Rail Applications and business services.
• Ensure the reliability, security and integrity of data platforms, overseeing data pipelines and operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enable trusted, data-driven decision making across the organisation.
• Apply governance, security and compliance principles in complex technical environments.

Skills

DataOps

ETL

Workflow automation

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Specialist Data Operations to lead enterprise data operations supporting Rail Applications and business services. You will ensure reliability, security and integrity of data platforms, oversee data pipelines and operational processes, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong DataOps, ETL, workflow automation and governance expertise, plus proven stakeholder engagement skills to deliver data-driven decisions across the organisation.