Principal Data Modeller

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Principal Data Modeller in Brisbane. You will oversee the data platform, monitor pipelines, and resolve failures while coordinating with stakeholders.

You will source data, design ETL pipelines, and enhance data quality and the target model for reporting. You will document architecture, integrations and production changes with support from a constructive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal and written).
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in large scale projects related to data warehouse, data lake, Lakehouse, or analytical applications.
• Understanding and working knowledge of SQL, agile processes, data modelling, data engineering, ELT development with Databricks and SAP technologies.
• Experience delivering technical solutions following Medallion Architecture and Layered Scalable Architecture (LSA++).
• Experience with Azure Data Storage, Azure Synapse, Databricks, DevOps, SAP HANA (XSA and XSC) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the data platform and pipelines for reliability, resolving failures, and communicating plans to stakeholders.
• Source new data, build ETL pipelines, improve data quality, expand target data models and reporting.
• Document solution architecture, integrations, procedures and production changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SQL

Agile

Data Modelling

Data Engineering

ELT Databricks

SAP tech

Medallion Architecture

LSA++

Azure Data Storage

Azure Synapse

Databricks

DevOps

SAP HANA

Tools

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Storage

SAP HANA

DevOps

Job description

Your typical day as a Principal Data Modeller may include:- Monitoring the smooth ongoing operation and reliability of the data platform and data pipelines, resolving pipeline failures, and communicating the resolution plan and timeline with internal stakeholders.- Sourcing new data, building new ETL and pipelines, enhancing data quality and integrity, extending the target data model and reporting.- Documenting the solution architecture, integrations, procedures, and production changes.You will be supported by a positive, constructive team and divisional leaders as you do your work.To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:- Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written).- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in large scale projects related to one or more of the following areas: Enterprise data warehouse, data lake, Lakehouse, analytical application.- Understanding and working knowledge of SQL, agile process, data modelling, data engineering, ELT development with Databricks and SAP technologies.- Experience of technical delivery following Medallion Architecture and Layered Scalable Architecture (LSA++).- Experience with Azure Data Storage, Azure Synapse, Databricks, DevOps, SAP HANA (XSA and XSC), is desirable.Joining QRO you will have opportunities for continued learning, growth and career development. To find out more about working for QRO please see attached candidate information pack.Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process. The methods used in the recruitment for a role may vary, but the sorts of processes used may include: application form, resume and cover letter, online cognitive testing, work test, written response task, assessment centre, in-person or video interview.We welcome applicants to share with the contact officer any health condition, disability and/or cultural/linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.How to apply for this role - provide your resume and one page response to the question outlined on the role description. For more information on how to apply, please review the role description attached to the SmartJobs advertisement and contact details.Applications may remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the vacancy and may be used to fill identical or similar roles.Job Ad Reference: QLD/701257/26Closing Date: Wednesday, 07 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.