Join the KidSafe Connect Program that is transforming child protection in South Australia!

The KidSafe Connect Program (KSC) is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to play a crucial role in driving the delivery of trusted, secure, and analytics-ready data within a cloud-native platform. Working closely with the KSC Data Lead, you will shape and deliver cloud-based data solutions that provide trusted, high-quality insights, enabling data-driven decision-making, robust longitudinal analysis, and impactful cross-agency reporting.

In this role, you will:

- Provide cloud data engineering leadership to deliver trusted, analytics-ready data assets that meet government security and privacy requirements.
- Lead analytical validation, reconciliation and assurance across data migration phases to certify the accuracy and integrity of cloud‑hosted datasets.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support coordinated data activities and service reform.
- Provide governance assurance and compliance oversight for data initiatives, ensuring data integrity and alignment with departmental standards.
- Support data literacy across the program by translating complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders.

About You:

- You will bring senior experience designing and delivering cloud‑based modern data and analytics platforms in complex, regulated environments.




- You are experienced in providing data migration and analytics assurance, including reconciliation, validation and certification of data.
- You have expertise in analytics engineering, including cloud data modelling, transformation, semantic layers, and metrics definitions.
- You can explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences, supported by strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- You have strong knowledge of interagency data sharing frameworks, privacy legislation, and information security standards.

Why You’ll Love It Here – Perks That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the advantages you’ll enjoy:

- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact.
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family.
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP.
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits.
- Health Perks – free flu vaccination.
- Fitness Passport Program – access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia for you and your family.
- Wellbeing Support – confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

📌 SENIOR CLOUD DATA ENGINEER (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide