• 2 Year Fixed Term Full Time position
• Salary $160K + Superannuation
• Based in Glen Waverley
• Applications close 15/07/2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

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About the Position

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the development of scalable, high-performance data pipelines and architectures that enable data-driven decision-making across Council operations. You will also design reusable data ingestion frameworks and optimise data storage solutions to empower teams with secure, reliable, and accessible data for strategic analytics and digital transformation.

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Skills and Experience

• Proven expertise in building scalable ELT pipelines and reusable data ingestion frameworks using Azure Data Services.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and API integration, with hands-on experience in Lakehouse architecture and medallion design patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to design and optimise modern data architectures, including data modelling and warehousing.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing to support DataOps practices.
• Sound knowledge of data governance, security protocols, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholder

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in data and analytics engineering activities: design, build, maintain and optimise data warehousing solutions, modern Lakehouse and data architecture, data integration, data pipelines, data mapping, data structures, SQL queries and databases.
• Experience in implementing scalable ELT processes / workloads and modelling data for BI, Data science and Data Product consumption.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and/or other data querying languages.
• Proficiency in working with cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, DevOps, and Power BI.
• Experience with Git repos, CI/CD, version control, testing and automation.
• Experience with medallion architecture, data warehousing principles and big data technologies.
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 15 July 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Shan Joseph on 03 8567 0324 or at [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.