Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

• Full time, fixed term (12 month) position at HEW Level 8.
• Kingswood Campus Penrith with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Design and optimise secure data pipelines that provide trusted university data for analytics, reporting and operational use.

The Opportunity

You will design, develop and maintain the data pipelines, integration processes and transformation logic that connect data from across the University. Your work will provide timely, accurate and secure access to trusted data for analytics, reporting and operational use.

Build and optimise ETL and ELT processes using technologies including Azure Data Factory, Alteryx, Snowflake, Azure, SQL and Python. You will transform datasets into the medallion architecture framework, automate ingestion and transformation workflows, and embed data quality checks and reliability measures within pipelines.

Working with the Enterprise Data Architect and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure technical designs align with enterprise architecture, platform and governance standards. You will provide expert advice on scalable integration approaches, contribute to reusable engineering frameworks and influence strategic data initiatives across the University.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver scalable, version-controlled and documented data pipelines.
• Automate ingestion and transformation workflows to improve reliability.
• Embed data quality checks and performance measures into data pipelines.
• Resolve pipeline issues proactively to minimise downtime and data risks.
• Provide expert advice that strengthens enterprise data architecture decisions.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A tertiary qualification, preferably postgraduate, in Data Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Three to five years’ experience in data engineering, ETL or ELT development, or data warehousing.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Data Factory, Alteryx, Snowflake, Azure or comparable technologies.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimise data workflows.
• Experience influencing cross-functional data initiatives and communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Mark Dixon, Director, Data Analytics Transformation [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1841G.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 20 September 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

• Compensation: AUD 120754 - AUD 134051 - yearly