Who We Are
iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well‐known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer‐focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.
What You'll Be Doing
The Data Manager – Platforms is responsible for leading the management and scalability of our core data platform(s). This role leads the DataOps team and sets the direction for platform ways of working to support reliable and scalable data capabilities across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern data architectures, cloud‐based big data solutions, and DataOps methodologies.
* Optimising the Enterprise Data Platform (Databricks on AWS), including workload efficiency, cluster management and cost control
* Ensuring strong platform security, governance and compliance across RBAC, secrets and network controls
* Leading observability, monitoring and proactive incident management
* Embedding DataOps best practices across automation, CI/CD pipelines and testing
* Building, leading and developing a high‐performing DataOps team
What's In It For You
At Compare the Market and iSelect, we're all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA, and you'll be joining a supportive, forward‐thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)
We're guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.
* Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
* Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9‐day fortnight
* Enjoy additional leave days – 'ME' leave and 'Volunteer Day' leave
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Return To Work bonus for returning parents
* Quarterly Award and Recognition program
What Sets You Apart
* Have 5+ years' experience across data platforms, data engineering, cloud or DevOps roles
* Bring strong leadership experience managing DataOps or platform teams
* Have strong hands‐on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
* Have experience with cloud‐based data platforms CI/CD, observability and incident management
* Strong knowledge of orchestration tools
* Databricks experience highly regarded
Legal Statements
At Compare the Market and iSelect we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity. This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available. Compare the Market and iSelect are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside the Auto and General Holdings Group without your consent.
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