Senior Data Engineer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Help shape the future of data in one of Australia’s most critical sectors
• Temporary 2-year full-time opportunity available
• Parramatta preferred, with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129K pa - $142K pa + super

Are you ready to help shape the future of data in one of Australia’s most critical sectors? Join the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and be part of a team that’s driving innovation at scale, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver insights that matter for our environment, energy, and water resources.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering and supporting high-quality, scalable data products across the department’s diverse groups and divisions. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts and analytics teams to enable a data mesh approach, ensuring reliable and authoritative data sources across the enterprise.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Data Pipeline Development:
  • Design and implement ingestion pipelines using Fabric Data Pipelines, Mirroring, and Event Streams.
  • Develop transformation logic in Fabric Notebooks with modular, parameterized code.
• Medallion Architecture Implementation:
  • Support adoption of a Medallion architecture following departmental standards.
  • Optimize Lakehouses and Warehouses for performance
• Observability & Quality:
  • Implement load assurance, auditing, and error handling in pipelines.
  • Monitor pipeline health and performance; troubleshoot failures proactively.
• Collaboration & Enablement:
  • Partner with domain SMEs to support data products aligned with data mesh principles.
  • Contribute reusable notebooks, templates, and best practices to the shared hub.

To be successful you’ll need to have:

Along with a relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent knowledge and experience, you’ll also need:

• Extensive experience in comparable Data Engineering positions.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Pipelines, and Notebooks).
• Strong coding skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL for ETL and analytics.
• Knowledge of Delta Lake protocols, schema evolution, and data quality frameworks.
• Proven ability to work in agile teams, delivering domain-specific data products aligned to enterprise standards.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Work with the latest technology: Be at the forefront of Microsoft Fabric adoption, building and supporting modern data products using Fabric-native tools and patterns.
• Operate at massive scale: Help design and deliver solutions for some of the largest and most complex datasets in government.
• Be part of a growing, high-impact team: Help establish a data ecosystem that underpins analytics and decision-making for climate and sustainability.

This is more than a technical role - it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. Your work will support critical decisions on climate change, energy, and water management, helping shape a sustainable future for Australia.

So, if you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, read the full Role Description.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Damon White, Principal Data Engineer on 0430 513 635 or via damon.white@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 or via jodi.arthur@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 547276).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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