Lead Data Engineers
Whizdom ·whizdom.shazamme.com
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About the Company
Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting‑edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.
About the role
You will prepare raw data for analytical or operational uses. You will make data accessible so that it can be used for optimisation, delivery of services and enhanced analytics solutions.
Role Responsibilities
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Thursday 25th June 2026.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting‑edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.
About the role
You will prepare raw data for analytical or operational uses. You will make data accessible so that it can be used for optimisation, delivery of services and enhanced analytics solutions.
Role Responsibilities
- Identify and undertake analysis to define, structure and solve complex data engineering challenges.
- Understand, use and build tools and techniques to develop and test data engineering solutions to achieve business outcomes.
- Provide advice on requirements, current and future state models and plans, designs and solutions to improve data interoperability, storage, analysis and transmission.
- Degree in Computer Science, IT or similar
- Demonstrated experience in analytics software
- 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Canberra
- Adelaide
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Thursday 25th June 2026.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Lead Data Engineers role?
Whizdom is hiring for the Lead Data Engineers position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Lead Data Engineers job located?
The Lead Data Engineers role with Whizdom is based in Canberra, ACT, AU.
What does the Lead Data Engineers role pay?
Whizdom lists the Lead Data Engineers role at AUD 150–180 per hour.
Is the Lead Data Engineers role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Whizdom.
What experience level is the Lead Data Engineers role?
The Lead Data Engineers position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
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