Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Data Specialist MS Fabric (Clerk Grade 7-8)
• Temporary (Up to Date 30 June 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta - other NSW locations may be considered through negotiation. Hybrid working arrangements are supported.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

Data and Information management team is currently seeking to appoint a Microsoft Fabric Data Specialist to deliver high‑quality data ingestion and monitoring to support evidence‑based decision‑making across the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. In this role, you will design, develop and maintain Microsoft Fabric data pipelines, models and business intelligence solutions. You will ensure data quality, integrity and governance standards are met while working closely with business and technical stakeholders to data products meet analytics and reporting needs. You will provide expert technical advice on Microsoft Fabric capabilities, support data migration and integration activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data platforms, processes and documentation in line with NSW Government standards. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting critical environmental and planning outcomes through reliable, timely and well‑governed data solutions.

About You

You are a skilled data professional with strong ETL and data monitoring capabilities, and a proven ability to work with stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions. You bring:

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining Microsoft Fabric or Data Factory pipelines and ETL processes (or equivalent platforms)
• Experience designing data models for downstream reporting and business intelligence consumption
• Strong understanding of data quality, governance and metadata management practices
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, fit‑for‑purpose data solutions
• Experience providing technical support, troubleshooting issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non‑technical teams
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in data, analytics or a related field

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience:

• in developing and maintaining Microsoft Data Factory pipelines, notebooks and dataflows (or equivalent on other platforms).
• creating data models for downstream business intelligence consumption
• working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to meet business requirements while ensuring technical delivery meets best practice

• Demonstrated database experience developing views, stored procedures and functions.

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in the field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Data Specialist MS Fabric CPHR CP Clk Gde 7-8

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam McSorley via Adam .McSorley@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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 Vithiya Yogarajah on 02 9995 5011 (please mention reference number 550498).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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