Senior Data Platform Specialist

• Multiple permanent, full-time opportunities
• Brisbane, Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville or Cairns
• From $140k + 12.75% super (9 day fortnight) | $159k + 12.75% super (10 day fortnight)

Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland (EQL) you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the , actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.Our Digital Division currently has two permanent, full-time opportunities available for a Senior Data Platform Specialist to be located at any of our major locations – Brisbane, Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville or Cairns – and are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates.About your new role:Working as a Senior Data Platform Specialist (Data Engineer), you’re responsible for leading the development of data pipelines (ETL/ELT pipelines) to meet business reporting, analytical and big data needs within our Enterprise Intelligence department.You design and develop scalable cloud data pipelines, delivering data to our new petabyte-scale cloud-native Enterprise Data Platform on AWS, using Databricks as a principal technology. Specifically, you develop new data pipelines on AWS using Databricks Jobs, Databricks Delta Live Tables, and Fivetran.Supporting data pipelines running in production, you actively use your detailed technical knowledge to effectively analyse and resolve problems. As source systems are upgraded or replaced, you analyse the impact and update data pipelines and data models as needed, working with various dashboard and report developers to mitigate downstream impacts.One exciting aspect of your role is that you support data pipelines required for AI training, such as forecasting electricity demand.A key part of your role also sees your regularly mentoring and supporting fellow data engineers as they transition from on-premise ETL platforms to the cloud.The remuneration for your new role starts from $140k plus 12.75% super for a 9-day fortnight and $159k plus 12.75% super for a 10-day fortnight.For more information about this role, click on the Position Description link located at the bottom of the page.Why choose to work for us?It’s an exciting time to join us and be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move where you’ll experience:

• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
• Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
• Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
• Healthy work life balance with the option to WFH, 2 days per week and ad hoc as required.
• A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
• Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
• A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
• Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
• Need wheels? Salary sacrifice options available for novated leases for personal use.

About you:You’re an experienced digital professional who holds a degree qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. Alternatively, you possess equivalent industry experience and demonstrated competence required for success.Ideally, you hold formal certifications in Databricks and/or AWS.It’s important you also demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated expert data engineering experience in designing, implementing, and operating high-volume data pipelines at large scale for reporting and analytics (e.g. 40+ source systems, terabytes of data, thousands of tables).
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills.
• Solid experience developing and supporting Data Platforms on AWS.
• Python coding experience or strong equivalent experience in another language.
• Experience with version control, ideally Git and CI/CD pipelines (ideally GitHub Actions).
• Desirable only – Experience with any of SAP Data Services, IBM Data Stage, Oracle, SAP HANA, AWS Aurora (or PostgreSQL), Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Tableau, or SAP BusinessObjects.
• Desirable only – An interest in AI model training / MLOps (e.g. Databricks MLflow).

You’re skilled in working in large and complex organisational environments and use your strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills to build robust working relationships with stakeholders and team members.Adopting a customer centric mindset, you exercise your exceptional critical thinking abilities to produce outcomes and deliverables to meet time, cost, and quality expectations across the business.Most importantly, you strongly align with our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.About us:Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.How to apply:If you’re ready to help us shape the future of energy, please complete the application form and attach:

• A current resume (outlining your career history); and
• A cover letter (outlining your experience, suitability and motivation for the role).

Applications close: 5.00pm, Monday 20 May 2024.For further information, please contact Tasman Hayes, Data Foundation Lead, on tasman.hayes@energyq.com.au.We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.Click to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.