Job Description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Up to two permanent full-time opportunities, possible talent pool creation for future opportunities
• Parramatta office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 p.a + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Senior Data Engineer, your primary role is to develop secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions with a strong emphasis on data governance and compliance. You will design, develop, and optimise end-to-end data pipelines using SQL and Azure Data Factory, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and storage across complex environments. Collaborating with engineering, analytics, and architecture teams, you will implement robust, reusable, and maintainable data infrastructure.

The role will also play a key part in the department’s transition to Microsoft Fabric, including designing and implementing data solutions within Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Pipelines and Notebooks) and supporting the migration of existing Azure-based data platforms (ADF, Azure SQL) to Fabric.

Key challenges include balancing competing demands to deliver quality services and developing broader knowledge of platforms and technologies to create more complex solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable solutions, enforce data security and compliance, and continuously improve data workflows to ensure reliability and scalability.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Data Engineer

What you will bring to the role

• Microsoft Fabric Experience: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Engineering, Lakehouse/Warehouse, Pipelines, and Notebooks. Experience in migrating or building solutions on Fabric is highly desirable.

• Advanced SQL Expertise: Strong proficiency in query optimisation, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and stored procedures.

• Azure Data Factory (ADF) & Microsoft Fabric Experience: Hands-on experience in designing, orchestrating, and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines across ADF and/or Microsoft Fabric environments.

• Azure Functions & Logic Apps: Ability to develop and deploy serverless data transformation and integration solutions.

• CI/CD Pipelines Knowledge: Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automation for data solutions using Azure DevOps.

• Data Security & Governance: Understanding of RBAC, Managed Identities, and Data Masking techniques.

• Modern Data Platform Architecture: Strong understanding of modern data architectures including Lakehouse, Delta Lake, and OneLake concepts within Microsoft Fabric

• Programming & Data Processing Languages: Strong hands-on experience in Python and PySpark, with the ability to develop and optimise data transformations using Fabric Notebooks and Spark-based processing within Lakehouse architectures.

What is an essential requirement:

Microsoft Certified:

• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-700) or actively working towards certification.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 11:55pm Sunday 12th April 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Denniss Reddy, Manager Data Analytics at denniss.reddy@planning.nsw.gov.au

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent 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.

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. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our  Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our  Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.