Data Engineer

4 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Compas Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Data Engineer
Are you an experienced Data Engineer with strong technical documentation and stakeholder engagement skills? Join a high-performing team delivering impactful data projects in a secure government environment. This is a great opportunity to support complex Defence initiatives in a collaborative setting where your data engineering expertise will directly influence national capability outcomes.

Location: Canberra

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead engagement with Defence business units, project managers, and system integrators
  • Prepare System Engineering Descriptions (SED) and detailed design documentation
  • Review and evaluate design documents from System Integrators and for new data projects
  • Provide technical hands-on support to the Data Engineering team throughout project delivery

Key Criteria

  • Current NV1/NV2 security clearance and Australian Citizenship are essential
  • Expert-level knowledge of modern data platforms (Cloud and On-Premise)
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • High attention to detail when reviewing complex design documentation

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact
Liam Murphy
or the Compas Team
on

and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas:

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must have a current NV1 or above clearance.

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