Data Engineer

SNSW Grade: 7/8
Employment Type: Temporary Full time up to September 2027
Location: Haymarket (McKell), Parramatta or Gosford. In office presence required as per DCS directive
Salary range : $102,899 - $121,317 plus 11.5% Super

We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our dynamic team at Service NSW. As a passionate data professional, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of government services.

About the team
The Operational Data & Insights team at Service NSW is at the forefront of leveraging data to enhance business and customer experience outcomes. Our team provides expert advice to leadership utilising statistical and information analysis. We partner with stakeholders to design, develop and maintain innovative data products and services to support frontline service delivery. By driving process improvements through analytical insights, we support the agency to deliver efficient, customer-centric services.

In your new role you will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, build, test and maintain complex data management systems, to ensure they meet business requirements and user needs.
• Work to deliver automated, reliable and secure services that provide valuable insights to inform decision making.
• Integrate disparate data from various sources, such as, operational databases, third-party systems, APIs, and cloud services into a centralised repository.
• Create a single source of truth that enables consistent, reliable, and efficient access to data for analytics and decision-making.
• Be involved in providing expert advice to stakeholders, recommending and implementing ways to improve data efficiency and reliability.
  
  To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
  
• You will work with cutting-edge AWS technologies to design, develop, and implement innovative data solutions that improve decision-making and enhance the customer experience.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about data, have a strong analytical mindset.
• You have relevant tertiary qualifications in Data Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  
  To Apply
  
  Please submit your resume (4 pages max) and cover letter (2 pages max) outlining your suitability for the role.
  
  Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $102,899 base plus superannuation
  
  Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Jyostna Channamadhvuni 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: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 @ 9.59 am
  
  Careers at Department of Customer Service
  A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
  
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  The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
  
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