Senior Data Engineer, Data Analytics

• Insights and Analytics Unit, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
• Level 8, $ 111,613 - $126,406 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months 

The Opportunity

As our Senior Data Engineer, Data Analytics, you will leverage your advanced expertise in data analytics strategies, technologies, processes, systems, and methodologies to propel our university towards its visionary data-driven future. Your role will encompass the design, construction, testing, and deployment of robust data integration, transformation, modelling, and curation solutions that underpin critical use cases. Join us in shaping the future of data excellence at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where your contributions will empower our community, inspire industry collaboration, and champion innovation in education.

For more information, please visit us online: Insights and Analytics Unit

You will

• help shape and deliver an innovative data analytics roadmap, enhancing our ability to use data responsibly in pursuit of strategic goals;
• bring your technical and business expertise to modernise data analytics functions, working within a collaborative model in our dynamic and diverse environment;
• partner with an external vendor in a hybrid model to ensure smooth operations and the successful delivery of data engineering projects, all while fostering knowledge transfer to strengthen our internal team; and
• work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate internal and external data sources, creating a unified and comprehensive view of our organisation’s data.

About you

You’re a skilled data engineer who thrives on designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable data solutions that drive forward-thinking analytics. With your technical expertise, you're able to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring seamless integration across diverse systems. You're passionate about collaborating with teams, both internal and external, to deliver on the data analytics roadmap, meeting deadlines, quality standards, and driving innovation. Your knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of products, combined with your commitment to data security, ensures the systems you build are reliable, secure, and scalable. If you're excited about shaping the future of data and empowering our university to leverage its full potential, this is the role for you.

You will possess:

• Solid technical expertise in data engineering, integration, and architecture, with hands-on experience in data modelling, ETL, data warehousing, and building data pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python or R, with a strong grasp of data-centric languages and tools.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively convey complex ideas to stakeholders at all levels, both written and verbally.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities, with the ability to problem solve and balance competing resources and priorities.
• Experience with data governance, cataloguing, quality, security, and privacy best practices and regulations.
• A solid understanding of machine learning and data mining concepts and techniques.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau; proficiency in Microsoft Azure is highly desirable.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  492998_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 23 February 2025 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Lei Zhao, Senior Lead, Data Analytics
Insights and Analytics Unit
Telephone: 07 5456 5483
Email: lzhao@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.