Technical Lead

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

We’re seeking a dynamic Technical Lead to join our Customer and Online Division. You will provide specialist expertise in Cloud or SAP BW technologies to drive the design and delivery of data solutions across our business. Working closely with the Data Products Manager and collaborating with teams across the organization, you'll play a critical role in shaping Officeworks into a more data-driven organization. This role is based out of our Chadstone Support Office in Victoria 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of data solutions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Provide expert guidance to development teams, uplifting engineering and DevOps practices.
• Develop technical architectures and manage the transition of projects to Business-as-Usual (BAU).
• Drive data platform strategy to align with Officeworks’ broader technology and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and disaster recovery standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for seamless product releases and project success.

About you

What You'll Need:

• 7+ years in Data and Analytics, with 5+ years’ experience in AWS and Snowflake.
• Proven technical leadership experience in projects, initiatives, and enhancements.
• Strong expertise in Snowflake, AWS, python, and DBT with experience in data engineering and data warehousing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to senior stakeholders.
• A tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and an interest in emerging technologies like ML and AI (preferred).

Our culture

It’s all in a day’s work when you’re part of the Officeworks community – where you’re not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
• A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
• Generous discounts at Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
• Industry leading Growing Families policy.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Officeworks is a ‘Circle Back Initiative’ employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #LI-MS and #LI-Hybrid