Job Description

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- Contract: 12 months, with one 12-month extension option; anticipated start November 2026.
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- Location: Canberra - Hybrid working arrangements negotiated
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- Security clearance: Must have NV1
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- Key skills: SQL, data modelling, data pipelines and enterprise analytics platforms, supported by scripting, automation and Microsoft Azure experience.
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You will help strengthen the data platforms that support critical government analysis and informed decision-making. This lead level opportunity combines hands-on data engineering with improving the security, reliability and performance of enterprise analytics and modelling environments.

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- Design, implement and improve secure enterprise data platforms and analytical environments.
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- Develop and maintain data pipelines, data models, integrations and database solutions.
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- Support analytics technologies including SQL Server, SAS, R, Python and Power BI.
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- Deploy and support data services in Microsoft Azure and maintain Windows, Linux, virtualised and container-based environments.
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- Develop scripts and automation to streamline deployment, monitoring, testing and operational support.
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- Investigate complex platform issues,



resolve underlying causes and strengthen access controls and security.
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- Produce technical designs, operating procedures and support guidance, sharing knowledge across business and technical teams.
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Skills and Experience we are looking for: nn
- Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting secure, reliable enterprise data platforms or analytical environments.
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- Robust SQL and data engineering skills, including database design, data modelling, integration, pipelines and performance improvement.
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- Experience supporting analytics technologies such as SAS, R, Python, SQL Server or Power BI.
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- Practical experience deploying or supporting data-related services in Microsoft Azure.
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- Strong scripting and automation skills, with experience using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Git, VMware, WSL or Docker.
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- Sound troubleshooting skills and the ability to explain technical solutions clearly to business users, infrastructure teams and cyber security specialists.
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- Experience with government or enterprise modelling environments, specialist tools such as RStudio/Posit, G-Cubed or PLEXOS, relevant certifications or AI-enabled workplace tools will be highly regarded.
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