Lead Data Engineer

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 149739 - 173174

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR)
Permanent full-time opportunity
Office location negotiable across NSW hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super

Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply. We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.

NRAR is seeking to appoint a Lead Data Engineer in an ongoing capacity.

About You

Uplift data and analytics capability across the organisation integrating diverse data sets into cohesive and functional analytics platforms and improving data quality and accessibility for stakeholders. This will be achieved by utilising contemporary technologies like data lakes AI Machine Learning analytics and reporting. The Lead Data Engineer will collaborate closely with NRARs business units and functions to understand capture design and build capabilities in support of NRARs data initiatives.

Key accountabilities include:

Lead the design and delivery of NRARs enterprise data strategy ensuring seamless integration of complex datasets to support analytics reporting and evidence-based decision-making.
Oversee enterprise data architecture governance and pipeline development to deliver scalable secure and high-performing data solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
Drive optimisation and automation of data systems embedding innovation efficiency and continuous improvement across data engineering and analytics functions.
Partner with senior leaders to shape strategic data policies frameworks and investments that advance NRARs digital transformation agenda.
Build organisational capability to treat data as a strategic asset maximising its value and impact through high-quality analytics and insight delivery.

Knowledge & Experience

Ability to work collaboratively with vendors and other project members
Experience with Oracle SQL Server Azure Data Platform (Data Factory Data Lake SQL Database)
Previous experience in Microsoft Fabric (preferred)
Experience in Machine Learning modelling
Experience in Azure Data Modelling and Tabular Modelling
Experience in supporting workshops for data use cases and requirements gathering with business stakeholders
Experience with data platform implementations and ideally an awareness of technical task estimations and processes.
Additional skills and experience with ETL Python or other programming languages

For more information read the full Role Description: Lead Data Engineer NRAR

Who We Are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Thursday 27 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Chris Kirkby via .

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Ty Brennock via or on(please mention reference number 546576).

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Role Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to protect the states environment and heritage.Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR)Permanent full-time opportunityOffice location negotiable across NSW hybrid working supportedSalary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173...