Senior Data Developer - Fair Trading | Data, Analytics and Infrastructure

Grade: Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary range: $125,693 - $138,510
Term: 3 x Ongoing roles, Full time
Location: Sydney & Parramatta, hybrid role - average of 50% days face to face split between CBD and Paramatta offices as required. Flexible working arrangements available within these constraints.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Data Developer to support the Regulatory Intelligence, Data Management & Reporting (RIDMR) team. This team combines sector leading data science techniques and human intelligence to deliver data-driven compliance targeting, in-depth investigative support and evidence-based strategic advice to NSW Fair Trading.

In this role, you will develop full-stack, production-ready data solutions that empower our business users with accurate, accessible data for decision-making, compliance, and risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver data products through agile processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and visualization.

• Work comfortably across the entire data lifecycle and be confident to take on new challenges

• Design applications to identify and assess the risk of non-compliance among regulated entities.

• Automate data workflows, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

• Develop Python-based web applications to enhance user experience and operational efficiency when interacting with the regulators data products.

• Consolidate and integrate disparate data sources into physical and logical representations of business concepts / requirements.

• Work in a high performing team, taking collective ownership and driving modern data and development standards

• Keep up to date with advanced data engineering and data science concepts and how they can be utilised in a regulatory environment

Key Challenges:

• Developing scalable, adaptable data models for long-term sustainability.

• Implementing robust automated testing frameworks to ensure data integrity.

• Establishing efficient data ingestion and integration strategies.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in developing applications using Python, SQL, and related technologies.

• Strong focus on data applications and improving end-user accessibility.
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion.

• Work on innovative projects that make a real difference.

• Enjoy a collaborative and dynamic work culture.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about data and want to contribute to a fair and safe trading environment, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Gaby Schulzer via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2025 [9.59am]

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