Department for Child Protection
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - KESWICK
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Role Status:
Full-time temporary vacancy
available until 30 June ****
Remuneration:
ASO7 ($116,089 - $125,490 per annum)
+ 12% superannuation
Role Details:
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 benefits 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 perks
.
About DCP:
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in
the protection of children, young people and their families within
South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable
children and young people to be secure, strong and connected.
Special Conditions:
For a successful application, you will need to respond to all
points listed under the
your
capabilities
section of the role description.
Please also note any
special
conditions
that may be listed.
Enquiries:
Sadia Al Haque - Data Lead on
******** *** or email: ******
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We
encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and
abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people
from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To
apply
for this role, please click
the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close:
03/08/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Cloud Data Engineer, KSC - ASO7.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Senior Cloud Data Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide