The Opportunity

Are you a skilled and motivated Data Engineer looking to play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights across a unique organisation? Apply now to join our Data & Analytics team!

Our Data & Analytics team is in a process of growth to meet increasing demand and expand our capabilities.

In this key Technology Services position based at our Newcastle West office, you’ll work closely with other members of the Data and Analytics team to design, expand, and optimise data pipelines and architecture.

Your expertise will support smarter decision-making by enabling seamless data collection, integration, and preparation.

The salary for this position around $130,000 per annum excluding super. However, the successful candidate's salary offer will reflect their relevant skills, experience and potential in the role.

Benefits

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays).
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
• Modern office facilities including onsite café.

Position Description - You can view the full position description on the Diocese website.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Improve Data Systems: Collaborate with architects, developers, and other teams to create data storage and pipeline systems that meet business needs while supporting future growth.
• Enable Strategic Data Use Across the Organisation: Work closely with internal teams and external providers to identify, collect, and integrate relevant data sources, to support analytics, decision-making, and continuous improvement in data quality and governance.
• Prepare Data for Analysis While Ensuring Security: Clean, organise, and structure data for reporting or analysis, while following privacy rules and maintaining strong data protection practices.

Experience/Criteria

• Boomi, Microsoft Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Bricks and MS SQL Server.
• Good understanding of Python and PowerShell.
• Experience integrating data from multiple data sources and transforming.
• Understanding of dimensional modelling (Kimball).
• Good working knowledge of data warehouse, database and business intelligence environments, concepts and techniques.
• Strong understanding of concepts and techniques for design, development and implementation of ETL, data using API integration and data quality.
• Ability to learn and implement new and different techniques.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Mark Carbonaro, Data Architecture and Security Manager - [email protected]

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Applications close: 11:59pm Monday, 11th August 2025

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.