Senior Specialist Data Operations

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

Senior Specialist Data Operations

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location:

Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 107036

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $158393.0-$177399.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you cansee.

In this role, you'll:

Join Transport for NSW and play a key role in leading enterprise data operations that support critical Rail Applications and business services.

You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and integrity of data platforms, overseeing data pipelines, operational processes and continuous improvement initiatives that enable trusted, data-driven decision making across the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced data operations professional with strong expertise in DataOps, ETL processes, workflow automation and enterprise data platforms.

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.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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