Senior Manager Data Engineering in Sydney

Senior Manager Data Engineering in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 50715 - 61985 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead data engineering to create secure and scalable data solutions for impactful decision-making.
  • Company: Transport for NSW, connecting communities with a diverse workforce.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible work options, and a commitment to inclusion.
  • Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in transport systems while leading a high-performing team.
  • Qualifications: Extensive leadership in data engineering and strong knowledge of modern data practices.

The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Planning

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 112299

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this role, you'll:

  • Lead the Data Engineering function responsible for designing, building and optimising secure, scalable and governed data solutions across a complex infrastructure delivery portfolio.
  • Set the technical direction for data architecture, integration, modelling and transformation, ensuring data pipelines and platforms provide reliable, timely and cost-effective access to information.
  • Build and lead a high-performing technical team, establish engineering standards and quality controls, and embed data governance, security and automation throughout the data lifecycle.
  • Work with architects, analysts, technology partners and business stakeholders to translate strategic and operational needs into robust data products while balancing delivery priorities, platform performance, compliance and long-term sustainability.

About you

Your extensive leadership experience in data engineering, data platforms and enterprise data management in large, complex organisations such as government, infrastructure, engineering, transport or similarly scaled environments will enable you to establish trusted data foundations and deliver secure, reliable and scalable solutions.

You bring strong knowledge of modern data architecture, data modelling, ELT/ETL, cloud technologies, data quality, governance, privacy and security, together with a record of improving engineering practices, platform performance and delivery efficiency.

You’re recognised as a strategic and credible engineering leader who can communicate complex technical matters clearly, influence senior stakeholders and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams. You are experienced in setting technical standards, guiding architecture and design decisions, managing competing priorities and enterprise dependencies, and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional growth.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve.

If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Senior Manager Data Engineering in Sydney employer: Transport for NSW

Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.

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Contact Details:

Transport for NSW Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Manager Data Engineering in Sydney

Data Engineering
Data Architecture
Data Modelling
ELT/ETL
Cloud Technologies
Data Quality
Data Governance