Join us to help build an Australia where nature and people thrive, powered by data-driven decisions and technology innovation.

Full-time fixed-term position to February 2026 with a salary of $117,179 per annum plus 12.5% superannuation and amazing working conditions

Located in Melbourne (Wurundjeri Country), Brisbane (Turrbal and Yuggera Country), Canberra (Ngunnawal Country), or Sydney (Gadigal Country) – your choice!

Who is the ACF?

When it comes to our environment, the Australian Conservation Foundation has been leading the way in protecting our living world for over half a century.

We are the national environment organisation committed to caring for Australia’s unique and beautiful wildlife and natural world. We’re inclusive, non-partisan and funded by the Australian community.

Whether it’s advocating for the Great Barrier Reef, koalas snoozing in big old trees or for strong climate action, our dedicated community of more than half a million people are constantly working to create a world where forests, rivers, people, and wildlife thrive.

What’s the gig?

Join our dynamic EDDI (Enterprise Data & Digital Infrastructure) team at ACF in a fixed-term role, providing critical support during a key parental leave period. In this exciting role, you’ll contribute to the ongoing design, development, and maintenance of data and system integration solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. You’ll support existing platforms, implement ETL processes, build and manage integrations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data and analytics capabilities. You’ll also build and maintain Power BI dashboards, enabling access to data insights from Azure SQL and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Your expertise will ensure our data governance practices align with our cybersecurity strategy, while you also engage with vendor partners to uphold ACF’s architectural and design principles.

This is an opportunity for an experienced data engineering professional to step into a hands-on role and help ensure continuity and stability in ACF’s data and integration work.

About you!

You are a passionate Integration Developer and data engineering specialist with hands-on experience building and managing data & integration solutions on Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

You are proficient in Python, SQL, and REST APIs, and comfortable working with Azure Data Factory and Azure Functions to deliver secure, efficient solutions.

You’re quick to adapt and able to get up to speed in new environments, ensuring you can contribute effectively within a short timeframe

You thrive in a collaborative environment where you can share your expertise and learn from others.

As a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, you possess a deep understanding of data warehousing, DevSecOps, and security best practices.

If you enjoy tackling complex challenges and contributing to data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply!

Why work for us?

You’ll do important work with one of Australia’s most impactful organisations, and with our world-class organisational culture and great team, we guarantee you’ll have fun along the way.

ACF is proud to offer our staff a supportive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

Genuine flexibility in working hours and location – yes you can work regularly from home

Four weeks of annual leave a year plus an additional three days off over the end of year period

Thirty days of personal leave a year (pro-rata) available to use immediately upon commencement

A day of “recharge leave” per quarter to spend doing something that fills your cup

Superannuation contribution of 12.5%

Access to 6.5 weeks of Long Service Leave after five years of continuous service

24 weeks paid parental leave for parents (regardless of who is the birth parent) after 12 months of service

Ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to your individual career goals

Regular team retreats so we can plan, learn and grow together

Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support

People are at the heart of everything we do to protect our planet. To achieve the bold change we seek, we must represent the richness of diversity within our communities so that all of us who care about nature can step up and lead.

ACF is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We actively encourage First Nations people, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity.

Apply now!

View the full position description on our website.

Applications are accepted through our website and should include a cover letter introducing yourself and a resume outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role, addressed to Anil Arya, Head of Data and Technology.

Applications close at 9am AEDT Monday 28th July 2025

Want to have a chat before you click send? You can contact People & Culture Coordinator, Sarah Cameron, on 0417 093 412 with any questions you might have about the role, working at ACF, or the recruitment process and alternative ways to participate that meet your needs.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job.

As part of ACF’s recruitment process, a criminal background check will be conducted.

We request no agency contact please.