Data Analytics Engineer

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

The Data Analytics Engineer position is responsible for delivering back-end data solutions using modern technologies, developing, troubleshooting, optimising, and refactoring data pipelines to meet evolving business and analytical needs as an agile team member.

In this role, you will develop and maintain data solutions using cloud-scale data processing technologies, working collaboratively with users to understand data logic, structures, and how information is presented in databases and analytical outputs.

You will also engage with cross-functional teams in technical discussions, design and code reviews, and contribute expertise during requirements analysis to ensure the solutions are both fit for purpose and scalable.

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Competent in data-centric programming and cloud-scale data processing using emerging big data technologies

• Experience in Azure Databricks and Python
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with diverse technical and non-technical business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into reusable data solutions 

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

• Your current resume  

• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as a single PDF document). Certified copied preferred; these will be required if successful for the role

• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)  

Role-specific enquiries: contact Marcelle Folkerts, Lead BI Designer, via email Marcelle.Folkerts@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au   

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and maybe used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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