Data Engineer

Summary:

Client - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Rate & term - $155 per hour including Super | 12 month initial contract | 2x12 month extension option

Location & work arrangements - If based in the ACT, the successful candidate will be required to attend the Canberra office at least 3 days per week. If based outside ACT, the successful candidate may be required to attend state office or regional hubs and may be required to travel to the Canberra office one week per month or as required. Individual arrangements can be negotiated with Managers where required.

Security Clearance - Must have a Basline Security Clearance

Overview:

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking one Technical Data Specialist to support the uplift of data and AI capability across the organisation. This role will focus on improving data maturity, enabling the adoption of advanced analytics and AI, and embedding best practices in data management, engineering, governance, and insight delivery. You will work closely with data, business, and IT teams to develop fit-for-purpose solutions that drive data-driven decision-making and support transformation initiatives. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders across the Department to inform, develop, implement and maintain the enterprise ICT data and analytics roadmap.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Key duties and responsibilities will be as below but not limited to: 

• Architect solutions to support DCCEEW projects / programs business needs maximising the data and analytics ecosystem and associated technologies.
• Manage productive stakeholder relationships and associated risks.
• Develop an agreed work-plan of key success indicators, milestones and outcomes.
• Regular reporting against success and effort.
• Contribute towards knowledge and skills transfer.
• Provide strategic data deliverables, advice and guidance.
• Develop frameworks, guidelines and other relevant data related assets.
• Manage scope and direct a team in the delivery of outcomes.
• Technical skills
• Experience in MLOps / AI model operationalisation
• Familiarity with data mesh, data fabric, or modern data architectures
• Understanding of ethical AI principles and data privacy frameworks
• Knowledge of common tools: Power BI, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, Python, R, Spark etc.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria:

1. Proven experience demonstrating strong data and analytics technical skills and knowledge - working as a Data Specialist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, or similar in mid-to-large scale environments
2. Highly developed diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication skills both written and oral. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and translate business requirements into data solutions
3. Ability to effectively lead a team

Desirable Criteria:

1. Demonstrated capability to provide technical leadership to optimise the performance of the technology infrastructure.
2. A broad understanding of industry, whole of government direction, emerging technologies and how they can be applied to deliver data and analytics products that support business outcomes
3. Strong stakeholder management and client services skills.

About Arctic Fox

We are a panel supplier into the Federal Government's Digital Marketplace. We leverage our practical experience and expertise in business and technology transformation to source and place exceptional people across all Federal Government Departments. As practising Project Delivery professionals we have a genuine understanding and appreciation for the work that our contractors undertake. We provide end to end contract management including payroll and insurance.

We provide holistic support for candidates throughout the unique application process for Federal Government opportunities. This includes:

• Completing a collaborative review of the client brief with each candidate to ensure that the candidate is suitable for the opportunity.
• Undertaking a thorough review of selection criteria responses to provide feedback, insight, guidance and editing services.
• Being open and transparent with information regarding margins and on costs - we provide an open costbook for all candidates to give you assurance that excessive margins are not being placed on top of your contracted rate.