Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Digital Project Services
Job title Lead Data Engineer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2027
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 17/02/2026
Contact officer Jeremy Howley, Director on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Plan, co-ordinate and manage the ongoing operation and support of major corporate Data Warehouse Systems and provide
strategic advice to senior management regarding data warehousing.
Context statement
Digital Project Services (DPS) delivers very complex, high value, and high-risk digital programs and multi-year digital transformation
initiatives for core frontline services through an inter-agency collaborative approach. Working closely with the client Agencies, the
team comprises of public sector employees and contractors working together to deliver multiple streams of activity as programs
are implemented. The work environment is dynamic, fast-paced and results driven with high expectations of superior service
delivery. The Data Warehouse function sits within Data Services and more broadly, the Department of Corporate and Digital
Development, Digital Services team. It comprises a number of smaller teams that support different government agencies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Principal responsibility for leadership and management of Data Warehouse teams to ensure they meets stated goals and to
provide technical supervision of staff responsible for data management, data modelling and data standardisation.
2. Manage existing and new initiatives to establish the required technical infrastructure, system administration and security
management services and information architecture to support effective information management ensuring that the data
warehouse continues to meet the Department's strategic information requirements.
1. Provide training and support services and establish and manage relationships with internal and external clients.
2. Maintain the Department's relationship with external vendors in relation to new and existing systems software procurement,
implementation, licensing, upgrades and enhancements.
5. Develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for effective information management, including privacy,
confidentiality and data security to ensure protection of client's rights.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive knowledge of data warehousing concepts, software, modelling techniques and implementation processes.
2. Experience in leading and managing a team of professional staff and financial and physical resources.
3. Extensive experience in project initiation and management practices.
4. Extensive knowledge of database management, security and administration.
1. Extensive experience in managing relationships with external vendors in relation to new and existing systems software
procurement, implementation, licensing, upgrades and enhancement.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
7. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates the Department's values of professionalism, accountability, honesty,
innovation and respectfulness
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Data related field of study
Further information
1. The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.