Senior Data Engineer Clerk Grade: 9/10 Salary Range: $129,464 - $142,665 superannuation Employment Type: Temporary (6 months), Full-Time Location: Sydney Fantastic opportunity based in Sydney. Multifaceted technical expertise to deliver data and analytical services. Agile approach to implementing solutions using a variety of technologies. An ability and willingness to adopt new skills and technology. Salary grade 9/10, with a salary range of $129,464 - $142,665 plus superannuation The Team and the Role The Data Analytics Centre (DAC) exists to lead a whole-of-government approach to data analytics, to tackle some of the State’s most difficult policy challenges. Using data analytics, managed analytics (powered by the DAC’s Data Analytics Platform), and guided innovations programs, the DAC works to connect data, people, and insights to build world-class capabilities in whole-of-government data analytics to improve health and well-being, safety, social, economic, and environmental outcomes for the citizens of NSW. The Senior Data Engineer role is an exciting and wide-ranging role that will provide the opportunity for the right candidate to work in disciplines and ways often not found in traditional Data Engineering teams. You’ll be accountable for technical delivery, a key resource on platform engineering and business projects to build/support data management and data analytics solutions using the tools available on the DAC’s platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical responsibility for analytics platforms and environments, data processing products and ingestion methods as required to ensure compliance with data standards, architectural standards, and achievement of documented customer requirements. Build solutions for data management/data analytical projects and ensure adherence to technical specifications, design requirements, best practices and coding standards defined for the project. Provide support for the design, migration, development and implementation of efficient applications and services for the cloud Platform. Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability. Provide support, technical guidance and develop a range of technologies including API Management, Opensource Content Management Systems, web enabled analytics products within a Cloud environment. Support Principal Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and other team members to achieve the project outcomes. Work collaboratively within a dynamic fast paced environment using Agile delivery methodologies. Skills and Experience Software Engineering background and relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated currency of knowledge in the areas of opensource data products. Deep technical experience in infrastructure design, build and deployment, including private and public cloud, networking, connectivity, storage, virtualization, and identity. Technical depth to deliver data and analytical services including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and reporting. Dealing with a diverse range of complex matters and highly conceptual issues, to recommend practical solutions, often within limited timeframes. Translate technical and complex information into plain English in an environment of divergent stakeholder perspectives. Undertaking relationship management with government agencies, private industry, peak industry advisory bodies, the public, committees, and other groups. How to Apply! Your application should include a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, and an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. There is no selection criteria to be addressed. Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129,464 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Meg Rapley via Meg.Rapley@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: Friday 18 July 2025 at 9:59am Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Meg.Rapley@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process