Your future is Energy Queensland:

Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress in the energy industry. As Australia’s largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond. Here, you’ll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.

We’re currently on a mission to uplift our enterprise data capabilities – modernising how we manage and use our data – and we’re looking for a seasoned Data Engineer (referred to internally as a Senior Data Platform Specialist) to help shape the transformation.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based at our Newstead Office in Brisbane.

Your opportunity:

As a Senior Data Platform Specialist (Data Engineer), you lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-based data pipelines that meet EQL’s diverse reporting, analytics, and big data needs.

You work as part of our Enterprise Intelligence team, building modern data solutions on a petabyte-scale cloud-native platform using AWS, Databricks Jobs, Delta Live Tables, and FiveTran. Your work ensures that clean, reliable data is delivered where it’s needed – both on time and at scale.

You take ownership of supporting pipelines in production, using your deep technical expertise to investigate and resolve issues quickly and effectively. As source systems evolve, you assess impacts, adapt pipelines, and collaborate closely with report and dashboard developers to keep everything running smoothly.

Beyond your technical contributions, you’re also a mentor to our other data engineers – helping guide the team’s transition from on-premise ETL tools to modern cloud environments, and sharing knowledge along the way.

Your remuneration starts from $158k per annum + 14.75% super for a 9-day fortnight, and from $179k per annum + 14.75% super for a 10-day fortnight.

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexibility that works: Flexible working arrangements, including up to 50% work-from-home options for applicable roles.
• Leave for real life: Access to additional health and wellbeing, culture and diversity leave options.
• Grow as you go: Opportunities to develop professionally through training, leadership programs and full access to LinkedIn Learning.

What you’ll bring:

You’re an experienced data engineer known for your ability to design, build, and support scalable data solutions across complex digital environments.

Your technical expertise includes:

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating high-volume data pipelines – more specifically, handling data from 40+ source systems, processing terabytes of information, and managing thousands of tables.
• Expert-level skills in Power BI tenancy and gateway administration.
• Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities.
• Solid experience working with AWS-based data platforms.
• Proficiency in Python (or strong coding skills in a similar language).
• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines, ideally Git and GitHub Actions.
• Desirable only – Experience with SAP Datasphere, Data Services, IBM DataStage, Oracle, SAP HANA, AWS Aurora (or PostgreSQL), Microsoft SQL Server, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or SAP BusinessObjects.
• Desirable only – An interest in AI model training or MLOps (e.g. Databricks MLflow).

What about qualifications and certifications?

While not mandatory, the following qualifications and certifications are highly regarded and will help you stand out:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Databricks, FiveTran, Power BI, or AWS.

To complement your technical background, you also bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across a large and complex organisation environment.
• A customer-first mindset and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes that meet time, cost, and business requirements.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you’re advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you’ll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland’s renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, submit your application and ensure you include a:

• Current resume (outlining your career to date); and
• Cover letter (outlining your experience, suitability and motivation for the role).

Applications close: 5.00pm, Tuesday, 6 May 2025. Please note we’ll be assessing applications in real time and may close the vacancy sooner without prior notice.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.