Senior Data Engineering Leader - Platform & Governance

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Sydney seeks a Senior Manager Data Engineering (Lead Specialist) to drive the data engineering strategy and deliver secure, scalable data platforms across the organisation. You will set technical direction for data architecture, integration, modelling and transformation to provide timely information for decision making.

You will lead a high‑calibre team, establish engineering standards, embed governance, security and automation, and partner with architects, analysts and

Responsibilities

• Lead the data engineering function to design and optimise secure, scalable data solutions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technical team and establish engineering standards.
• Translate strategic needs into robust data products while balancing delivery, platform performance, compliance and long-term sustainability.

Job description

Transport for NSW in Sydney seeks a Senior Manager Data Engineering (Lead Specialist) to drive the data engineering strategy and deliver secure, scalable data platforms across the organisation. You will set technical direction for data architecture, integration, modelling and transformation to provide timely information for decision making.

You will lead a high‑calibre team, establish engineering standards, embed governance, security and automation, and partner with architects, analysts and