Data Engineering Analyst


Job no: 1759

1759 Data Engineering Analyst

  • Help us build one of the most advanced enterprise data platforms in WA
  • Permanent full-time opportunity based in Leederville with flexible working conditions
  • Salary of $115,561 + Super + Benefits

About the role

Data Engineers in Water Corporation are part of DataOps team with the primary goal of helping business intelligence, data science, advanced analytics and data governance teams across the business be more effective and productive with their data and analytics initiatives. This is achieved through a high-quality ecosystem of data, systems, tools and standards that leverage the intersection of modern software engineering, DevOps, data science and data engineering practices.

You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in enabling Water Corporation to support future generations. Help us work towards our sustainability goals by building a highly automated, reliable and hyper productive end to end Data platform, ensuring teams have the data and supporting analytics capabilities they need. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, learn and work with some of the most talented data engineers and data scientists in WA on big and important challenges that matter to Western Australians.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

  • Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
  • Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
  • Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
  • Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
  • Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

  • The role will involve building, validating and supporting data product frameworks. This includes implementing approved design patterns for the value adding elements of the data product framework, such as data acquisition, extract load transform processes, dimensional modelling using SQL, machine learning operations, data quality management and monitoring.
  • As part of the role, you’ll also perform a range of testing to validate business rules, data and metadata quality, security and performance. Contribution to the development and maintenance of data, business intelligence and machine learning engineering strategies and practices will be another part of your role.
  • We are putting significant investment into bringing in the latest cloud technologies for big data, IoT, data science and machine learning. You will have the opportunity to be part of the program of work that modernises our data platform.
  • The convergence of IT and OT will be a mission critical play for us as we bring together a rapidly growing portfolio of IoT data, business intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Why? Because we want to bring the latest thinking, technology and people together to create one of a few smart utilities globally.

Key skills and experience required to do the role

There are a few things that we’ll look for in your CV;

  • Your experience with building data pipelines using Python in a cloud-native data platform and promoting pipelines to production environment using DevOps tools and practices will help you succeed in this role.
  • Working experience in support and maintenance of data platforms including regular monitoring of resources, supporting customer service and enhancements requests, and troubleshooting incidents will make a difference in this role.
  • It’s an advantage to have a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems however, having the core skills are more important to us.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close 14 April 2025

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website


Job no: 1759

1759 Data Engineering Analyst

  • Help us build one of the most advanced enterprise data platforms in WA
  • Permanent full-time opportunity based in Leederville with flexible working conditions
  • Salary of $115,561 + Super + Benefits

About the role

Data Engineers in Water Corporation are part of DataOps team with the primary goal of helping business intelligence, data science, advanced analytics and data governance teams across the business be more effective and productive with their data and analytics initiatives. This is achieved through a high-quality ecosystem of data, systems, tools and standards that leverage the intersection of modern software engineering, DevOps, data science and data engineering practices.

You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in enabling Water Corporation to support future generations. Help us work towards our sustainability goals by building a highly automated, reliable and hyper productive end to end Data platform, ensuring teams have the data and supporting analytics capabilities they need. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, learn and work with some of the most talented data engineers and data scientists in WA on big and important challenges that matter to Western Australians.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

  • Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
  • Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
  • Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
  • Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
  • Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

  • The role will involve building, validating and supporting data product frameworks. This includes implementing approved design patterns for the value adding elements of the data product framework, such as data acquisition, extract load transform processes, dimensional modelling using SQL, machine learning operations, data quality management and monitoring.
  • As part of the role, you’ll also perform a range of testing to validate business rules, data and metadata quality, security and performance. Contribution to the development and maintenance of data, business intelligence and machine learning engineering strategies and practices will be another part of your role.
  • We are putting significant investment into bringing in the latest cloud technologies for big data, IoT, data science and machine learning. You will have the opportunity to be part of the program of work that modernises our data platform.
  • The convergence of IT and OT will be a mission critical play for us as we bring together a rapidly growing portfolio of IoT data, business intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Why? Because we want to bring the latest thinking, technology and people together to create one of a few smart utilities globally.

Key skills and experience required to do the role

There are a few things that we’ll look for in your CV;

  • Your experience with building data pipelines using Python in a cloud-native data platform and promoting pipelines to production environment using DevOps tools and practices will help you succeed in this role.
  • Working experience in support and maintenance of data platforms including regular monitoring of resources, supporting customer service and enhancements requests, and troubleshooting incidents will make a difference in this role.
  • It’s an advantage to have a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems however, having the core skills are more important to us.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close 14 April 2025

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website

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