Principal Data Engineer

Pilbara Ports Authority; Perth; On-site; AUD 161,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

18 weeks paid parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Rewards

Height adjustable desks

Job summary

Pilbara Ports Authority is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to design, build and optimise modern enterprise data platforms. You will lead the implementation of Microsoft Fabric data warehouse and Lakehouse solutions to enable secure, scalable analytics across the organisation.

You will drive data integration, governance and architecture to support AI, ML and MLOps capabilities as the data maturity advances. Based in Perth, this role contributes to the port authority’s strategic data footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms.
• Experience with cloud-based warehousing and Lakehouse patterns.
• Strong data governance and data modeling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimise modern enterprise data platforms.
• Lead implementation of Microsoft Fabric data warehouse and Lakehouse solutions.
• Develop robust data integration pipelines across source systems.
• Establish enterprise-wide data governance and practices.

Skills

Enterprise data platforms

Cloud data warehousing

Lakehouse patterns

Data governance

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

• Salary $189,843 Per Annum + 13% Superannuation
• Based in Perth
• Be part of Pilbara Ports' Applications and Data Team!

About the Role

Here at Pilbara Ports, we want to help our communities and customers thrive. We know our success is defined by the success of the communities in which we live and work - this ethos lies at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where people feel engaged, included, valued, and respected. We are proud of the talent and diversity of our workforce - our people are key to our current and future success.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the world’s largest bulk export port authority, encompassing the operating ports of Ashburton, Dampier, Port Hedland and Varanus Island, and five future port sites. You will be responsible for designing, building and optimising modern enterprise data platforms that enable trusted, secure and scalable analytics across the organisation. The role leads the implementation of Microsoft Fabric data warehouse and Lakehouse solutions, develops robust integration pipelines across source systems, establishes enterprise-wide data governance and domain-aligned data practices that support operational and strategic decision-making. The role also drives the maturity of the organisation's data platform, establishing the architecture, standards, and practices required to enable future AI, machine learning, and MLOps capabilities.

About You

This role will suit you if you enjoy diversity, seek out opportunities for growth, and connect with Pilbara Ports' values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity and Care. Your previous experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms, including modern cloud-based warehousing, Lakehouse patterns and semantic models will contribute to your success in this role. You will be the type of person who has a continuous improvement mindset with curiosity, initiative and a passion for uplifting enterprise data capability and decision‑making.

The Benefits

Our employees are rewarded with a range of benefits which include:

• 13% superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Employee and Service Recognition Reward Programs
• Height adjustable desks and ergonomic assessments

Here at Pilbara Ports, we are committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where people are engaged, included, valued, and respected for their contributions. We are proud of the talent and diversity of our workforce - our people are key to our current and future success.

Pilbara Ports’ Diversity and Inclusion Plan focuses on building frameworks and programs that support an inclusive workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.

For further information please contact Leila Ammar on 08 6217 7141.

Applications close on 21 October 2026.

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