Senior Data Engineer

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As a Senior Data Engineer (AI & ML), you'll play a foundational role in building the advanced data and AI infrastructure that powers our mission. You'll be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them.

Your opportunity

You will design and implement secure, scalable data pipelines and AI/ML workflows that enable analytics, machine learning and generative AI solutions across Anglicare. Working as part of a high-impact innovation Tiger Team, you'll help operationalise ML models, deploy LLMs, and transform our data ecosystem from traditional BI reporting to intelligent, AI-powered insights.

With integrity and resilience, you will:

• Build and optimise data pipelines using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python and related tools
• Develop ML-ready workflows and support model deployment using Azure ML, MLflow or Databricks ML
• Prototype and integrate generative AI solutions, including hosting LLMs securely on Azure
• Collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, compliant solutions
• Champion data governance, security and reliability across all platforms
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building within the Data Services team

What you'll bring

You are a technically strong, forward-thinking engineer who thrives at the intersection of data and AI. You bring deep expertise in data engineering and a passion for operationalising machine learning and generative AI solutions.

You will also need:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Machine Learning or related field
• 5+ years' experience in data engineering, with at least 1-2 years supporting ML use cases
• Advanced knowledge of Databricks, Spark and Azure-based architecture
• Strong skills in Python, SQL and Git for data transformation and orchestration
• Experience deploying ML models in production and implementing CI/CD best practices
• Understanding of containerisation, APIs and serverless compute environments
• Exposure to large language models and generative AI integration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice - for the individuals and communities we support, and for the dedicated people who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll enjoy the security and support of a well-established organisation, while being empowered to shape a rewarding career. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free income, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.