Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13038
Job Title
Senior Data Engineer
VPS LevelVPS 6
Salary
$142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation
Work type
Fixed Term – 12 months
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Platform the role is responsible for the development, maintenance, and improvement of the Data Platform and related Cloud environment. Providing technical leadership within the team, the role leads the engineering integrity of the ST Vic data platform and ensures data solutions are fit for purpose and support the Data Strategy.
The responsibilities of the Senior Data Engineer will include, but are not limited to:
Develop Organisational Capability – Apply your knowledge of external factors relating to capability development such as demographic trends, skills shortages and future workforce requirements.
Lead and Navigate Change - Identify long-term organisational changes.
Outcomes Thinking - Be up to date with the STV operational requirements and formulate strategies that align organisational deliverables with community expectations.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement - Drive a culture of quality by design where quality practices are embedded in the service and solution delivery process.
About You
You will be known for and highly respected by your colleagues and leaders for your thought leadership and have been involved in building organisational capability in data literacy. Your deep expertise in formulating complex data models or algorithms and using advanced statistical techniques has led you to be a subject matter expert in this field.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Statistics, Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, Finance, Marketing, Economics or another relevant quantitative discipline will be highly regarded along with strong working experience in a data engineering capability.
Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Dylan Matthews, Senior Manager Data Platform via email [email protected].
It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. What we offer you?ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeingST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.
Diversity and InclusionST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.
Learning and DevelopmentWe want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.
How to ApplyPlease click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.
Applications close at midnight Tuesday 3 November 2026. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.