Senior Data Engineer
- Full time, permanent role
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
- Offering a competitive base salary of $160,000 plus super and benefits
Care in Action
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
Right now, we’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role
The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the design, build and optimisation of scalable data pipelines, data models, and cloud-based solutions for the TAC. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for coaching a small team of data engineers, support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, and play a key role in the transformation from legacy systems to a modern data ecosystem.
About the Team
Join the Performance, Insights & Analytics branch in our Geelong office, where you will collaborate with a dedicated team committed to shaping the strategic direction of the TAC.
Our division is responsible for Actuarial, Performance Analytics, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Risk Management, and Strategy functions. We value innovation, continuous improvement, and effective stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes that align with TAC’s strategic goals.
What we’re looking for
Technical Leadership & Cloud Experience
Significant data engineering experience, with a deep understanding of DataBricks, Apache Spark and ETL tools. Experience in leading the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
Data Architecture & Integration Expertise
Skilled in data modelling, ETL/ELT design, and integrating diverse data sources via APIs and real time processing tools. You understand how to build high-performing, secure and reusable data frameworks that support analytics and machine learning.
Leadership & Agile Collaboration
You have a passion for coaching and mentorship, experienced in leading cross-functional teams in agile environment and have an ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why you’ll love it here
There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Senior Data Engineer you’ll also:
Make a positive difference
Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.
Be rewarded for great work
We value our people, offering a corporate incentive, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.
Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.
Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie Menner – Shared Services Specialist via Sophie_menner@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Tuesday 8th July 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.