The Principal Data Engineer is responsible for delivering quality assured data products and the broader data architecture underpinning the lakehouse and leads by delegation and overseeing the development and testing of technical solutions that are scalable. The position is also required to manage the delivery of complex data projects, provide specialist advice, build, and mentor a young team.

The purpose of the System Performance Division is to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes. We do this by effectively curating, managing, and analysing data, providing advice and insight to support evidence-informed practices, and fostering a data literate culture.

System Performance is responsible for providing data analytics and business intelligence services to the Department for Education and leads data governance.

Within System Performance, the Data Operations and Service directorate is responsible for ingesting, storing, organising, and managing data held in the Department’s lakehouse. The directorate is also responsible for liaising with customers to assess and prioritise their requirements, and leading data governance operations for the Department. Data Operations and Service manages the full range of data life cycle functions, including business analysis, data engineering, product development, and testing.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a small team of Data Engineers using leading technologies including Azure, Databricks, DevOps and PowerBI combining traditional techniques and AI to meet customer needs. SQL and Python experience are required along with demonstrated skills in architecting and delivery of data warehousing, analytics and business intelligence services.

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries can be addressed to
David Costie, Director Data Operations and Services via email [email protected]

Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website. For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 669456

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 23 May 2025.