Data Engineer

Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Department/ School: Operational Performance Group
Salary: UOM 8 $122,736 - $132,847 p.a. plus 17% super (Please note: Compensation rates will be updated as of November 1, 2025).

• Drive Snowflake data pipeline development / Shape university-wide analytics capabilities / Drive cloud-based data transformation

• Apply now to deliver data engineering excellence and transform analytics capabilities at a world-class university

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
As a Data Engineer in the Data Operations & Analytics team at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in developing and maintaining data pipelines within our Snowflake data warehouse environment. You'll leverage DBT for data transformation, manage infrastructure with Terraform, and drive continuous improvement to ensure stability and scalability. This role offers you the opportunity to apply cutting-edge data engineering practices in a dynamic higher education environment, directly impacting the university's data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Pipeline Development: Create and maintain DBT models and data pipelines for efficient data loading and transformation in Snowflake.

• DataOps Leadership: Collaborate to establish and improve DataOps processes and frameworks, ensuring best practices in pipeline management.

• Environment Management: Lead the administration of Snowflake environments, including security configuration and access control.

• Release Coordination: Participate in release management, ensuring smooth deployment and change control processes.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Snowflake and DBT, possessing excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable data solutions in a complex, enterprise environment.

You may also:

• Hold a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Have 3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake and DBT for data pipeline development.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in SQL and experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.

• Possess experience with DevOps tools like Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Jenkins.

• Show a strong understanding of data governance, security standards, and compliance (e.g., PIA, GDPR).

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team – Operational Performance Group
The Operational Performance Group delivers functions that facilitate the design, evaluation, and improvement of services across the University, and business partnering services to Chancellery. The OPG brings together a range of cognate business functions and expertise such as Data Governance, Management and Analytics; Business Transformation and Decision Support; Operational and Service Improvement, Service Design, Experience, Culture and Capabilities; Digital Operations; and Business Continuity Planning.  

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard – or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-. 

You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our Indigenous strategy please visit -

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

For recruitment queries, please email Mick Powar via hr- Please Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday 9th November Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: JR Data Engineer UOM 8 -