senior data engineer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 703061

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.

Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled and creative Senior Developer to help shape the future of data engineering within our Enterprise Platforms team. This role is all about building reliable, scalable data infrastructure, solving tricky data problems, and improving how our systems work.

You'll be leading collaborative efforts to streamline data workflows and deliver insights that support smarter, evidence-based decisions. To succeed here, you'll need strong analytical skills and solid experience in data engineering.

About You

You're a confident data engineering professional with a knack for designing and refining complex data solutions across different platforms. You've led major data projects, know how to manage risk, and aren't afraid to drive change when it's needed.

You're highly proficient in SQL, Python, and modern data frameworks, and you know how to communicate clearly and deliver results that make a difference. Whether you're working solo or with a team, you stay on track, meet deadlines, and make decisions that support the bigger picture.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Qualifications/Licenses

• A Degree or relevant experience in the fields of computer science, data engineering or related discipline is highly desirable.

Tenure of Vacancy

Ongoing

Remuneration

ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165pa + Superannuation.

Enquiries

Jason Fitzsimmons

Team Leader- Data & Analytics Platform

Telephone:

Email:

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement Senior Data Engineer ASO6

Applications close: 22/10/2025 9:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.