Data Engineer

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Data Engineer (Full time, permanent) to join our team.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you'll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our Perks And Benefits
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that's why we offer a load of benefits.

• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location
• Salary starting from $137, % Super
• And so much more

What You'll Do

• Design, Build, and Maintain Data Pipelines: Develop, implement, and support scalable and reliable data pipelines and architectures on the Azure platform, including the use of CI/CD processes.
• Data Modeling and Management: Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models, manage metadata and data cataloguing processes, and enhance actuarial data marts within the data warehouse.
• System Optimisation and Diagnostics: Conduct diagnostics to identify and implement system improvements, optimise data storage and processing, and ensure performance and cost efficiency.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Maintain procedures, documentation, and controls to support information governance, data integrity, privacy, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Operational Monitoring and Support: Monitor daily data quality and processes, resolve operational issues, and provide level 3 support for incidents within agreed service levels and standards.
• Innovation and Technology Research: Research emerging data technologies, recommend and trial innovations relevant to WaterNSW, and integrate new solutions as appropriate.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, e.g., Bachelor's degree in a Management Information Systems, Information Technology/Computer Sciences field
• Relevant intermediate/advanced Azure Data certifications
• Strong experience with Azure Data Warehouse.
• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory (ADF) for setting up data warehouses on Azure.
• Experience in Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience with technologies such as Power Platform, Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Power BI.
• Experience with modern data pipelines, data streaming, and using real time analytics tools.
• Expertise in data modelling and ELT/ETL strategies.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

How We Will Support You
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you're required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

More About Our Team / Culture
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

Who is WaterNSW?
WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at

For more information, please reach out to: Nathan Hollis )

Please note applications for this position will close on 9 January 2026, 5.00 pm.

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