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Position Description - Data Operations Lead

The Data Operations Lead will provide leadership and operational oversight of an enterprise data environment, working within a well-regarded consultancy. The role is responsible for leading and supporting a team of 10 data professionals, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently, securely, and in alignment with ITIL best practices.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in AWS and Databricks , combined with proven operational management experience, to maintain high levels of service availability and performance.

Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and support a team of 10 data engineers and consultants.
- Manage day-to-day operations of enterprise data platforms across AWS and Databricks .
- Implement and enforce operational standards, governance, and service management processes aligned with ITIL certification.
- Monitor and optimise data platform performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Coordinate incident, problem, and change management activities to minimise business impact.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Drive continuous improvement across operational processes and data service delivery.
- Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks,



and operational procedures.
- Provide reporting and insights on service performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Stable and secure enterprise data environment with minimal downtime.
- Adherence to ITIL processes and compliance with operational governance standards.
- Consistent delivery of high-quality support services to stakeholders.
- A motivated and high-performing data operations team.
- Continuous improvements in operational efficiency and platform performance.

Skills and Experience Required

- Proven experience in leading data operations teams within an enterprise environment.
- Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and Databricks .
- ITIL certification (mandatory).
- Experience managing incidents, problems, changes, and service requests in line with ITIL.
- Robust stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to balance operational priorities with strategic improvement initiatives.
- Experience in building, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
- Consultancy or professional services experience.
- Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) or contemporary data tools.

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Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Seniority level

- Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Full-time

Job function

- Design

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📌 Data Operations Lead (Brisbane City)
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📍 Brisbane City