Lead a major enterprise data transformation initiative, driving technical delivery, data integration and modernisation within a complex enterprise environment.

The Chance

Talent International is seeking an experienced Technical Data Lead / Data Engineering Lead to join a leading Australian enterprise on an exciting 6-month contract based in Brisbane.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant Enterprise Data Platform transformation, consolidating multiple operational data sources into a centralised platform to improve data quality, accessibility, real-time insights and business decision-making.

You’ll work closely with data architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, providing technical direction and ensuring complex data initiatives translate into practical, scalable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead technical delivery across enterprise data integration, migration and platform modernisation initiatives.
- Guide data engineering and integration teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
- Oversee the consolidation of disparate data sources into a centralised Enterprise Data Platform.
- Drive improvements in data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data quality and governance.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.
- Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks and competing priorities.
- Support enhanced reporting, analytics and real-time data capabilities.

Skills & Experience





- Proven experience as a Technical Data Lead, Data Engineering Lead, Data Lead or Technical Lead within a large enterprise.
- Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, data integration and modern data platforms.
- Experience with Apache Kafka, event streaming and enterprise integration technologies.
- Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data modelling and data quality management.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex data initiatives.
- Experience integrating multiple enterprise systems and operational data sources.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge technical architecture and business delivery.

Highly Regarded

- Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platforms.
- Large-scale data migration, data warehouse modernisation or Enterprise Data Platform delivery.
- Experience consolidating legacy or fragmented data environments.
- Background in aviation, transport, logistics or other complex operational environments.
- Exposure to real-time data processing, business intelligence and operational analytics.

Why Apply?

- Competitive daily rate: $975-$1,050 per day including superannuation.
- 6-month contract with a leading Australian enterprise.
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact data transformation initiative.
- Work alongside experienced architects, engineers and senior business stakeholders.
- Play a key role in shaping enterprise data capabilities and improving operational decision-making.

📌 Data Tech Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Talent
📍 Brisbane