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At WorkCover Queensland, our vision is to be the best workers' compensation insurer to make a positive difference in people's lives and keep Queenslanders working. We are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes through a high-performance culture, where strong leadership, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Our organisation is driven by purpose and integrity, working together as One Team. We value diversity of thought and experience, and welcome those who bring authenticity, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to their work. If you're a senior leader who thrives on building capability, enabling performance, and driving transformation, you'll find purpose and impact here at WorkCover.
About the Opportunity: Data Engineer
As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing WorkCover's data engineering capabilities. Your work will be critical in delivering reliable, secure, and compliant data services that meet business needs and align with our IT architecture and engineering standards.
In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of data systems, including data ingestion, storage, and processing solutions. You will help build and maintain data pipelines, support data integration and testing, and ensure smooth data flow orchestration across our data lake and warehouse environments.
You will work within a collaborative and supportive Digital Engineering team, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver data solutions that underpin important services for injured workers and Queensland employers. This position offers exposure to a broad range of data engineering activities, balancing operational support with project work aligned to our ongoing data modernisation efforts. It is ideal for professionals ready to deepen their technical expertise and take on increasing responsibilities as they grow in their career.
A bit about what your day to day may look like:
* Support and maintain existing data systems, ensuring reliable day-to-day operations
* Build and enhance data pipelines to enable secure, efficient, and scalable data delivery
* Perform SQL-based data extraction, transformation, and reporting using Oracle and legacy systems
* Assist with data integration and modelling activities across data lake and warehouse environments
* Collaborate with engineers and analysts to resolve data issues and continuously improve processes
A bit about you:
* A bachelor's degree (or working towards one) in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Business Intelligence, or a related data field is highly regarded
* Demonstrated experience in data engineering, data warehousing, data pipelines, or BI reporting, including familiarity with system design principles
* Practical knowledge of cloud computing architectures and cloud platform services such as AWS, Azure, or Google
* Moderate experience with data modelling, structured and unstructured data, and designing, creating, monitoring, and maintaining data pipelines and standards
* Proficiency in SQL is essential, and other programming language like Python, R, Java, or similar is highly advantageous, along with familiarity with both relational and non-relational databases
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
A bit about us:
Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter (no more than two pages) explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills and experience make you a great fit.
Applications close at 9am, on Wednesday 20 th of August .
We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).
Please Note: WorkCover does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and will not be liable for related fees. All recruitment is managed internally. Agencies must not represent or promote WorkCover roles without prior written authorisation.
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Full-time
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Information Technology
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