Head of Data Engineering and Operations

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Head of Data Engineering and Operations, Clerk Grade 11/12

Full-time, Temporary (up to 4 years)

Powerhouse

The Head of Data Engineering and Operations establishes and leads the DataOps function to unlock the value of Powerhouse's data assets, transforming data into strategic capabilities that enhance visitor experiences and operational excellence. This role drives the operationalisation of the DataHub platform whilst building a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation. The incumbent will lead the establishment of enterprise data governance frameworks, mature data management practices, and enable innovative data products that support Powerhouse's digital transformation. Critical to success is the ability to translate complex data capabilities into tangible business value whilst ensuring data assets are managed securely, ethically, and in accordance with NSW Data Strategy requirements.

About Powerhouse

Through the renewal and across its platforms, Powerhouse will redefine museums in the 21st century by renegotiating the terms of engagement with communities, radically returning to and reckoning with its legacy as a museum of industry and fortifying its vital role in the cultural and economic ecosystems of NSW, Australia and the world. The Powerhouse, one of Australia's oldest and most important cultural institutions, continues the delivery of its renewal program across its five platforms, Powerhouse Parramatta, Powerhouse Ultimo, Powerhouse Castle Hill, Sydney Observatory and Powerhouse Digital, our space to tell stories and provide new levels of access to the Powerhouse Collection of over 500,000 objects. To find out more, take a tour through

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To Apply: Please submit a CV and Cover letter through the iWorkforNSW site

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in regional locations.

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