Closes: 31 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6 Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 72233

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 August 2026

Contact Officer: Andrea Fabricante on [email protected] or (02) 620 52022

Details: An opportunity exists within the Data Insight Services Team (DIS) as Data Engineer. In this role you will work as part of the team and apply technical skills to ingest, maintain, and optimise data in line with data governance requirements. The role will automate key data processes, improving efficiency across the education system and supporting digital data strategies that enable timely, evidence based decision making.

Through understanding the WhoG technology and data strategy, the role will ensure alignment and ongoing improvement with existing solutions and standards. The role will collaborate with key technical and business staff across the organisation to develop effective business solutions, building robust relationships within and beyond ACT Education to support the system’s ongoing growth.

This is a growth focused role that provides hands on technical experience in Azure data services, SQL development, data modelling, and modern data platform tools. The position is ideal to apply best practices and contribute to a high performing data insights function.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in IT,



computer science or software engineering highly desirable.
- Cloud platform experience (Azure preferred)
- Knowledge of Power BI
- Knowledge of ticketing systems (Jira preferred).

Other requirements:

- To be eligible for employment you must hold a current Australian visa with work rights or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 to 1 March 2027 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 to 1 March 2027 with the possibility of permanency

📌 Data Engineer | Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra