Senior Data Engineer - Data Platform Lead (Melbourne)

Transport; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Part time

Job summary

ST Vic is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to develop and maintain the Data Platform and associated Cloud environment in Melbourne. You will provide technical leadership, ensure data solutions meet purpose and support the Data Strategy, and drive the engineering integrity of the platform.

Key responsibilities include developing organisational capability, leading change, aligning outcomes with community expectations, and fostering a culture of quality by design in delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume data platforms and data literacy environments.
• Ability to formulate complex data models or algorithms.
• Strong background in statistics and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop Organisational Capability – apply knowledge of factors affecting capability development (demographics, skills shortages, future workforce).
• Lead and Navigate Change - identify long-term organisational changes.
• Outcomes Thinking - align operational requirements with community expectations.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement - embed quality by design in service delivery.

Skills

Data engineering

Statistics

Data modelling

Mathematics

Education

Statistics / quantitative discipline

Job description

ST Vic is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to develop and maintain the Data Platform and associated Cloud environment in Melbourne. You will provide technical leadership, ensure data solutions meet purpose and support the Data Strategy, and drive the engineering integrity of the platform.

Key responsibilities include developing organisational capability, leading change, aligning outcomes with community expectations, and fostering a culture of quality by design in delivery.